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How Educated Was Nana Patekar? Actor Used to Paint Movie Posters Before Entering Cinema
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News18•08-10-2026, 08:22
How Educated Was Nana Patekar? Actor Used to Paint Movie Posters Before Entering Cinema
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar completed his early schooling from Samarth Vidyalaya located in Dadar West, Mumbai.
- •He pursued his passion for art by studying at the Bandra School of Arts and later earned a Diploma in Commercial Arts from Mumbai's Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art.
- •Before making his mark in the film industry, he worked as a commercial artist and visualiser, even painting film posters to support his early career.
- •He stepped into cinema in 1978 with the film Gaman and went on to deliver powerful performances in acclaimed movies like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Tiranga.
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Nana Patekar completed his schooling at Samarth Vidyalaya in Dadar West and studied at the Bandra School of Arts. His highest official academic qualification is a Diploma in Commercial Arts from Mumbai's Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art.
Before entering the film industry, Nana Patekar worked as a commercial artist and visualiser, which included painting film posters.
Nana Patekar stepped into cinema in the year 1978 with his debut film titled 'Gaman', later gaining widespread appreciation for roles in movies like 'Parinda', 'Krantiveer', and 'Ab Tak Chhappan'.
