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Nana Patekar Love Story: How a bank officer fell in love with him
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News18•08-10-2026, 08:55
Nana Patekar Love Story: How a bank officer fell in love with him
- •Renowned actor and director Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 in Goa, leaving behind a rich legacy in cinema and theatre.
- •During his early days of struggle, Nana used to earn just 50 rupees for a single theatrical performance.
- •He met Neelkanthi Patekar, a writer, actress, and bank officer earning 2500 rupees a month, during a play.
- •Despite financial struggles, Neelkanthi stood by him and the couple got married in 1978 in a very simple ceremony costing just 750 rupees.
- •They were left with only 24 rupees after the wedding, which they used to throw a small party for their guests.
Key Questions Answered
Nana Patekar met Neelkanthi while working together in a play. Neelkanthi, who is an actress and writer, was working as a bank officer at the time of their encounter.
Nana Patekar and Neelkanthi got married in 1978 for just 750 rupees. They had 24 rupees left over, which they used to throw a small party for their guests.
Nana Patekar was born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, located in the Raigad district.
