“My mother is a very strong woman. We were seven kids; five of them passed away. My elder brother and I are alive. My mother lost five kids, her husband, her parents and siblings. But she is so strong, she is living for the people who are alive.”

Indian actor, writer, filmmaker and singer, born 1951

Vishwanath “Nana” Patekar is an Indian actor, writer, filmmaker, singer, soldier and shooter, known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Born in 1951, he has been a major figure in Indian film for decades. He is known for acclaimed acting performances across a wide range of films, and has received three National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, two Maharashtra State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards Marathi. In 2013, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to cinema and the arts.