Entertainment October 8, 2026 at 4:07 AM

Nana Patekar dies: A titan who challenged Bollywood's perception of 'hero' and changed the grammar of cine acting

Hindustan Times Entertainment

Nana Patekar was many things - a hero, a villain, a comedian, and a character artiste. But all he ever wanted to be was an actor.

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