Nana Patekar, a titan of Indian film, is something beyond an entertainer. He is a chameleon who can change into characters with such depth and intensity that they stick with the audience for the rest of their lives. He was born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra. He has carved out a unique path through the Hindi and Marathi film industries, earning both acclaim and controversy for his unparalleled versatility and unapologetic, raw performances.
