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Nana Patekar

Acting

Born January 1, 1951 · Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India

Also known as Vishwanath Patekar · Нана Патекар

Biography

Vishwanath "Nana" Patekar was an Indian actor, writer, filmmaker, singer, soldier and shooter who mainly worked in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in Indian Cinema, Patekar was recipient of the three National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, two Maharashtra State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards Marathi for his acting performances. He was bestowed with the Padma Shri award in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and arts industry.

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Awards & recognition

  • Padma Shri in arts · 2013
  • Filmfare Award — Best Actor · 1995
  • National Film Award — Best Actor · 1995
  • National Film Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1990

Filmography34 titles

Yugpurush

1998as Anirudh

Deool

2011as Bhau Galande

Krantiveer

1994as Pratap Narayan Tilak

The Attacks of 26/11

2013as Rakesh Maria

Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman

1992as Jai

Parinda

1989as Anna Seth

Vanvaas

2024

Prahaar: The Final Attack

1991as Major Chauhan

Welcome

2007as Uday Shetty

Phir Hera Pheri

2006as Narrator

Kohram

1999as Maj. Ajit Arya

Shagird

2011as Sr. Inspector Hanumant Singh

Kaala

2018as Haridev Abhayankar 'Hari Dhadha'

Subedaar

2026as Nana Waghmare

Taxi No. 9 2 11: Nau Do Gyarah

2006as Raghav Shastri

Shakthi: The Power

2002as Narasimha

Apaharan

2005as Tabrez Alam

Tirangaa

1993as Inspector Shivajirao Wagle

Gadar 2

2023as Narrator

Bhoot

2003as Inspector Liyaqat Qureshi

Darna Mana Hai

2003as John Rodrigues

Ghulam-E-Musthafa

1997as Ghulam -E- Musthafa

Bluffmaster

2005as Chandru Parekh

Gang

2000as Abdul

Aapla Manus

2018as Sr Inspector Maruti Nagargoje / Abha Gokhale

O' Romeo

2026as Ismail Khan

Ab Tak Chhappan 2

2015as Inspector Sadhu Agashe

Golmaal Again

2017as Voice of Ghost

Housefull 5

2025as Dagdu Hulgund

Paathshaala

2010as Aditya Sahay

Welcome Back

2015as Uday Shankar Shetty

Ek: The Power of One

2009as CBI Inspector Mahendra Kumar Rane

It's My Life

2020as Siddhant Sharma

Wedding Anniversary

2017as Nagarjun