These facts will reveal the unknown shades of Nana Patekar

Nana Patekar – First actor to ask for a crore?

Reportedly, Nana Patekar is the first actor in the Indian Film Industry to ask for a crore to feature in a film. The number of hit films marked in the name of Nana Patekar is endless and there was a time when filmmakers were willing to give him as much money as he demands, to cast him in their film.

Nana Patekar – Original angry man of Bollywood?

Nana Patekar is a self-proclaimed angry man. He has time and again displayed his ferocious nature. And well, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra once had been on the receiving end of his anger during the filming of 'Parinda.' We remember the incident when Nana Patekar suffered severe burns while shooting the last scene of the film. His injury was so severe that Nana had to quit working for a year in order to recover from those burns. After recovering, he resumed the shooting of the same film as the same shot had to be filmed once again. Being careful this time, Nana had asked the director to not use the rubber solution which had led to a huge fire the previous time. But, Vidhu Vinod Chopra did use it and this irked Nana. He then had a fist fight with Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala’s stormy lovestory

Nana Patekar's relationship with his on-screen daughter Manisha Koirala was once a talk topic of the town. Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala worked in two films together, 'Khamoshi: The Musical' and 'Agnee Sakshi' and that's when the two fell in love with each other. But this relationship soon faded off all thanks to Nana's indignant behaviour. Nana played the role of a brutal husband in 'Agnee Sakshi' and well if reports are to be believed then even in real life Nana's behaviour was the same like his on-screen character.

Nana Patekar – A Real Army Man?

One of the most iconic roles in the history of Indian Cinema is that of Pratap Chauhan played by Nana Patekar in film 'Prahhar: The Final Attack.' It's a delight to watch Nana playing the role of an honourable army officer. It is said that Nana literally underwent a three years training in Indian Army just to be perfect for this role. Nana also holds captain rank in Indian Army.

Nana Patekar – A man with complexity!

Due to his dark complexion, Nana Patekar always suffered from an inferiority complex. Nana had six siblings and amongst them, Nana is reportedly the darkest one. In an interview, he had said that he used to feel that his parents took better care of his siblings because they were good looking. He also claimed that when he was a kid, a small girl from neighbourhood refused to marry him because he is dark in complexion. Instead of him, the little girl chose his elder brother to get married to. This incident left a lasting impression on Nana Patekar.

Nana Patekar – A not-so-tender childhood?

When Nana Patekar was a kid his father was duped by his partner following which they suffered financial crisis. Nana was in nineth standard then. In order to support his family he started working. He used to paint movie posters then and earn a monthly salary of rupees 35.

Nana Patekar – A notorious lad!

Nana Patekar's real name is Vishwanath Patekar. His father was a small textile businessman and mother was a housewife. Reports suggest that while he was a kid he was mischievous enough to be a headache to his mother. As a punishment, Nana was sent to his aunt's place in Mumbai. But, his mischiefs didn't stop here either. Within a year, his aunt packed his bag and sent him back to Murud, where he was born.

Nana Patekar – Did odd jobs to earn livelihood?

As we know, Nana Patekar was not born with a silver spoon. The stardom that he enjoys today is the result of his sheer dedication and hardwork. Plus, he also had a responsibility to support his family. So, when he came down to Mumbai, Nana had to resume to jobs like painting zebra crossing on the roads to earn his living. He used to do odd jobs to earn his bread and butter.

Nana Patekar – A kind-hearted soul!

As we say Nana Patekar is a people's man who always strives for the betterment of the society. It was only Nana who came forward to help the farmers terribly hit by a natural calamity of drought. When everyone was just sympathizing with the miserable situation of those farmers, Nana was the one who took charge to bring about a relief to these farmers. He donated 15,000 rupees per family to almost 62 families of the farmers who committed suicide.

Nana Patekar – A common man!

When all his contemporaries are living a luxurious life, Nana prefers to live a simple and an ordinary life. Where all his colleagues have luxurious villa to live in, Nana still lives in a 1BHK apartment with his mother. He does not believe spending much on luxuries rather he would spend it for the betterment of the society. Nana feels that his 1BHK flat is big enough for his family to stay in.

Nana Patekar – ‘Will never work with Sanjay Dutt’

We all know Sanjay Dutt's association with the 1993 Mumbai Blasts and he has already suffered his punishment for it, but apparently Nana Patekar is not happy with this. When Sanjay was about to get a parole during his jail term, Nana had expressed that he will never work with Sanjay Dutt. He had said, "I have not worked with him in 22 years of my career, I will not work with him in future too."