There is a wave of mourning in the entire film industry due to the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar. On this sad occasion, actor Manish Wadhwa has shared his memories and experiences related to Nana Patekar in an interview. Let us tell you that Manish Wadhwa and Nana Patekar shared the screen together in the film ‘Vanvas’ released in the year 2024.
Nana was fond of feeding others
Recalling an incident from a shoot in Shimla, Manish Wadhwa said that after packing up a scene, both of them had gone to a nearby restaurant to eat. He told that Nana Patekar himself was not fond of eating too much and he took great care of his health, but he was very fond of feeding others with his own hands.
There was a soft heart hidden behind the tough temperament.
Talking about Nana Patekar’s nature, Manish Wadhwa said that as tough and tough as he appeared from outside, from inside he was a much more soft and sensitive person. He did not believe in merely scolding his co-actors or finding faults in them, rather he always tried to ensure that the junior actors got to learn something new from him.
The style was to teach and explain to the artists
Manish further said that working with Nana Patekar was not just like completing a project for him, but it was like a school for him. His style of interacting with the artists and explaining them the nuances of acting was very different and inspiring, which they will remember throughout their life.
