Nana Patekar was born 1 January 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Bombay State, India. He is an Indian Actor, Writer, Philanthropist and Filmmaker, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi Movies. He is the highest-paid and most popular Actor of Bollywood.
Nana Patekarwon National Film Award, Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Nana Patekar was born to a Marathi Family. His born name is Vishwanath Patekar in Murud-Janjira in Raigad District, Maharashtra. His Father name Gajanan Patekar and Mother name Nirmala Patekar. He studied from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai.
Nana Patekar is married Neelakanthi Patekar. Nana Patekar began his acting career with film Gaman and he made British Television Series Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy. He had notable roles in Aaj Ki Awaz (1984), Ankush (1986), Pratighaat (1987), Mohre (1987) , Trishagni (1988) , " Awam ( 1987) and 'Sagar Sangam''' (1988).
Nana Patekar films Parinda, own a National Film Award & a Filmfare Award. Then he won Filmfare Best Villain award for role Angaar and He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the movie Krantiveer. He has won second filmfare best villain award for the film Apaharan.
He is also the only actor ever to win Filmfare Award for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Villain categories. He was bestowed the fourth highest civilian honour of India when he was awarded the Padma Shri award for his dedication in the field of Films and Arts.
Nana Patekar established own foundation named Naam Foundation. He also famous playback singer who sung on the films Yeshwant, Wajood and Aanch. He is huge fan of famous Bollywood Actor Amitabh Bachchan. Nana Patekar has appeared in couple of Hindi, Marathi Movies and recipient several awards & nominations.
Patekar married Neelakanthi Patekar and they have a son Malhar Patekar. But, their married life did not go well and it resulted in a divorce later on.