Born in Murud
Vishwanath Patekar is born in Maharashtra.
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Nana Patekar
Explore selected milestones in a career across Hindi and Marathi cinema, from early films to directing, comedy and social work.
Subject guide · scope, chapters & sources ↗Selected life and career milestones · Not a complete biography, filmography or account of every public controversy. Film-release years and later award recognition are distinguished. Sources reviewed on 8 October 2026; fictional roles are not events in the actor’s own life.
From theatre to Gaman
Gaman marks his film debut.
A breakthrough in Salaam Bombay!
The film marks a rise in his screen career.
Parinda becomes a career milestone
His performance earns National Film Award recognition.
Behind the camera for Prahaar
Patekar directs as well as performs.
Krantiveer brings a leading-actor honour
His performance receives the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Another recognised role in Agni Sakshi
A later supporting-actor award follows the film.
Welcome reveals a comic side
Uday Shetty becomes one of his comic screen roles.
Padma Shri recognition
The government announces his civilian honour for art.
NAAM Foundation begins
Patekar and Makarand Anaspure launch a farmer-focused initiative.
A retired actor in Natsamrat
He takes the central role in the Marathi drama.
His death is announced
Reports of his death at 75 are followed by public condolences.