Nana Patekar's 'Our life belongs to others' reflection before his death
· Entertainment · Indian Express, India Today
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who died at 75 after a nearly five-decade career in Indian cinema, revealed in a past interview that he never found time to live for himself. Speaking in 2024 at age 73, Patekar stated his life belonged to others and that artistes find happiness in darkness while being addicted to audience applause. He added that the day applause stops, that is the day an artist dies, after which they cannot be cast. Patekar's journey into acting began to impress his father, Dinakar Patekar, after a school play about saint Valmiki impacted him deeply. His death has shocked the entire country, with tributes pouring in from leaders like Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath. The actor, initially drawn to theatre while juggling work, eventually pursued it full-time after first seeking his father's attention.
Why it matters
The actor's public reflection on sacrificing personal life for his craft offers a rare glimpse into the sacrifices behind India's film industry, resonating with countless artistes who subsist on applause while neglecting their own wellbeing. His death marks the end of an era for veteran Indian cinema.
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