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'Nana Patekar advised me to not use glycerine': Dimple Kapadia recalls late actor's on-set advice
Updated On: 09 October, 2026 07:55 PM IST | mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dimple Kapadia recalls how Nana Patekar persuaded her to rely on her acting skills rather than glycerine during an emotional scene in Tum Milo Toh Sahi. She also describes him as generous and brutally honest, sharing insights into his approach to filmmaking.

Nana Patekar and Dimple Kapadia pic via Instagram
Veteran actress Dimple Kapadia has revisited a memorable moment from the sets of Tum Milo Toh Sahi, revealing how Nana Patekar encouraged her to rely on her acting rather than glycerine to deliver an emotional scene. Her recollection offers a glimpse into the actor’s demanding yet collaborative approach to filmmaking.
‘Dialogue yaad kar’: Nana’s advice on set
During a courtroom sequence in Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010), Kapadia had to portray an emotional moment. Instead of relying on glycerine to produce tears, Patekar encouraged her to draw on her acting skills and deliver the scene naturally. In an interview with Filmfare, Dimple Kapadia recalled his words: “Dimple glycerine nahi lene ka, dialogue yaad kar.”


