A biography for Nana Patekarhasn’t been written yet.
“If I would have not been in films, I would have become an anti-social element.”
“When I was just 13 years old, I even painted cinema posters.”
“Whether we have a new or an old director doesn't affect my work.”
“Trends keep changing, but I have and will always do what I like to do!”
“Acting was just a hobby; I never needed butter from it.”
“I do take my characters back home. In fact, I am the reel person in real life during the entire shoot. This affects me and my family because I tend to be eccentric or irritable during these times.”
“I believe in sharing and contributing to society without being in politics.”
“We all are Indians, and that should be our only religion. What is the need to be called a Hindu, Muslim, or Christian? Does anybody have any religion or caste at the time of birth?”
“I came from the theatre. I would prefer to spend more time there.”
“Acting is just my hobby. When I don't want to do it, I won't do it.”
“My father was into textile painting and ran a small business. He encouraged me a lot and loved seeing my plays.”
“Dealing with crime using archaic methods has become impossible. So, it's imperative that we change the ways to counter them.”
“I run a printing press from where I get my bread. If at all I get any butter, it comes from acting.”
“I have always felt that promoting somebody else's mistake as a superlative product is not my cup of tea.”
“I have always wanted to be an actor. I was just five when I started acting.”
“I am not a greedy actor.”
“There is a difference between being straightforward and careless.”
“Theatre has taught me a lot, and I am sure there will be a lot to learn.”
“Pu La was like a father figure to people of my generation. I thank him for the characters his literary works offered us. They personify full-fledged human beings and have always given me company.”
“The soldiers who serve in uniform at the front are our real heroes. They fight a battle every day to protect the integrity of the nation.”