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Nana Patekar’s candid side: Moments the cameras captured beyond films

Updated On: 08 October, 2026 09:42 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most distinctive performers, died at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8. Known for his powerful screen presence and memorable performances across Hindi and Marathi cinema, Patekar also had a personality that often stood out away from the camera. (Pics/ Mid-Day archives)

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While his films and performances have been widely remembered following his death, photographs from public appearances over the years offer glimpses of the actor beyond his on-screen characters. (Pics/ Mid-Day archives)
While his films and performances have been widely remembered following his death, photographs from public appearances over the years offer glimpses of the actor beyond his on-screen characters. (Pics/ Mid-Day archives)
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His candid photographs often captured a more understated side of the actor — whether he was interacting with colleagues, attending public events, speaking to the media or simply sharing a lighter moment
His candid photographs often captured a more understated side of the actor — whether he was interacting with colleagues, attending public events, speaking to the media or simply sharing a lighter moment
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His distinctive personality was evident even during promotional events and industry gatherings
His distinctive personality was evident even during promotional events and industry gatherings
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Unlike the larger-than-life image often associated with film celebrities, Patekar frequently appeared comfortable in simple, unguarded moments
Unlike the larger-than-life image often associated with film celebrities, Patekar frequently appeared comfortable in simple, unguarded moments
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Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Patekar moved between theatre, Marathi cinema, Hindi films and mainstream Bollywood
Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Patekar moved between theatre, Marathi cinema, Hindi films and mainstream Bollywood
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He made his film debut with Gaman in 1978 and went on to earn widespread recognition for films including Parinda, Krantiveer and Natsamrat. He also became a popular mainstream star through films such as Welcome, Ab tak Chhappan and Taxi No. 9 2 11
He made his film debut with Gaman in 1978 and went on to earn widespread recognition for films including Parinda, Krantiveer and Natsamrat. He also became a popular mainstream star through films such as Welcome, Ab tak Chhappan and Taxi No. 9 2 11
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But photographs from his life outside films reveal another dimension of the actor
But photographs from his life outside films reveal another dimension of the actor
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The actor’s candid moments also reflected his often-direct and unfiltered personality
The actor’s candid moments also reflected his often-direct and unfiltered personality
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From interactions with fellow actors and filmmakers to moments with fans and appearances at public events, the images capture Patekar as he was away from the characters that made him a household name
From interactions with fellow actors and filmmakers to moments with fans and appearances at public events, the images capture Patekar as he was away from the characters that made him a household name
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Patekar was also known for his work beyond cinema. He was involved in social initiatives and was associated with efforts to support farmers and rural communities through the Naam Foundation. His public life, therefore, extended beyond acting and filmmaking.
Patekar was also known for his work beyond cinema. He was involved in social initiatives and was associated with efforts to support farmers and rural communities through the Naam Foundation. His public life, therefore, extended beyond acting and filmmaking.

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