Age, Biography, and Wiki
Nana Patekar, born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, is a highly respected figure in Indian cinema. He began his acting journey in the late 1970s and has since become known for his versatility in both lead and supporting roles. Patekar's early life was marked by financial struggles, but he rose to prominence with his performances in films like Salaam Bombay and Parinda.
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| Date of Birth | 1 January 1951 |
| Age | 74 Years |
| Birth Place | Murud-Janjira, Bombay State, India |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | India |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Nana Patekar's height and weight are not widely documented, he is generally recognized for his distinctive presence on screen.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Nana Patekar is married to Neelakanti Patekar, and they have a daughter together. The couple has been quite private about their personal life, focusing more on Patekar's film career.
He then turned director for his film Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991), co-starring Madhuri Dixit, for which he underwent training for his role as an Indian Army officer. His role in Angaar (1992) earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Villain. He co-starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Amrita Singh in the romantic comedy Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) and alongside industry veteran Raaj Kumar in Tirangaa (1993), both of which earned him two consecutive nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He played a truant, gambling son in Krantiveer (1994), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor, the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and the Screen Award for Best Actor. Patekar portrayed a ghost in the children's film Abhay (1994), post which he co-starred with Rishi Kapoor in Hum Dono (1995). He played a sadist husband in Agni Sakshi (1996), which earned him his second National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, a deaf father to Manisha Koirala in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), both of which earned him two nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor, a gangster in Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997), an honest, but maverick cop in Yeshwant (1997) and a schizophrenic in Wajood (1998). He co-starred with Amitabh Bachchan in Kohram (1999), where he played an undercover Indian Army intelligence officer chasing Bachchan's incognito. His other notable films of this decade were Yugpurush (1998) and Hu Tu Tu (1999).
He starred with Aditya Pancholi as the CBI director in the crime drama Tarkieb (2000). After a hiatus of a year he returned to acting in Shakti: The Power (2002) in which he played an extremely violent father, which earned him his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain. In Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), he played a police officer who is an encounter specialist. His performance in Apaharan (2005) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Villain as well as the Screen Award for Best Villain. He played a taxi driver in Taxi No. 9211 (2006).
Patekar married Neelkanti at age 27. His father died of a heart attack when Nana was 28 and later Patekar also lost his first son. Patekar was a chain smoker until he quit at the age of 56. In an interview, he said that his father loved plays and encouraged him to watch them. This is how he developed his love for acting. Vijaya Mehta directed his first play. Patekar lives in Andheri, Mumbai in 1BHK apartment.
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| Husband | Neelkanti Patekar (m. 1978) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Nana Patekar's net worth is estimated to be around ₹80 crore ($10 million) to ₹83 crore ($10.5 million), depending on the source. His primary sources of income include film acting, brand endorsements, and business ventures. Patekar typically earns between ₹2 crore to ₹3 crore per film.
Career, Business, and Investments
Patekar's career in cinema began with the 1978 film Gaman. He gained widespread recognition with his role in Salaam Bombay (1988) and Parinda (1989), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has since appeared in numerous successful films, including Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Angaar, and Krantiveer, for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Patekar has also ventured into filmmaking, notably with his directorial debut Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991).
In addition to acting, Patekar is involved in various business ventures, though specific details are not widely available. He is known for his artistic talents beyond acting, having worked as a painter early in his life, which reflects his diverse interests.
Social Network
Nana Patekar is not very active on social media platforms. His focus remains more on his film career and personal life rather than maintaining a public online presence.
Education
Details about Nana Patekar's formal education are not widely documented. However, his early life and experiences have significantly influenced his acting career. He was initially interested in painting and theater before transitioning to film at the encouragement of actress Smita Patil.
He started the 2010s portraying a school headmaster in Paathshaala (2010). He also acted in Prakash Jha's multi-starrer political drama Raajneeti (2010), which earned him his fifth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2011, he starred in the critically acclaimed Shagird and the Marathi film Deool. His next film was Ram Gopal Verma's The Attacks of 26/11 (2013) based on the events of the 2008 Mumbai Attacks in which he played Joint Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria. In 2014, he starred in another Marathi film Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero. In 2015, he made two sequels reprising his roles in Ab Tak Chhappan 2, sequel of Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome Back, the sequel of Welcome, pairing with Anil Kapoor again. While Ab Tak Chhappan 2 was not commercially successful, Welcome Back was a success.
