Anil shares throwback: director recalls Nana Patekar’s warmth

For filmmaker Anil Sharma, shooting his upcoming film ‘Arjun Naga’ hasbrought back fond memories of his time with veteran actor Nana Patekar. The director recently shared an emotional note expressing how much he misses the actor and the warmth and affection he brought to their time together on the sets of ‘Vanvaas’.Accompanying his note was a throwback video capturing a tender moment between the two, offering a glimpse into their bond beyond their professional collaboration. The video shows Patekar gently combing Sharma’s hair, a small but heartwarming gesture that reflects the camaraderie they shared.

Nana Patekar and Anil Sharma’s bond on ‘Vanvaas’

Nana Patekar and Anil Sharma worked together on ‘Vanvaas’, and their collaboration appears to have left the filmmaker with cherished memories.

Sharma’s latest social media post captures the warmth he experienced while working with the veteran actor, whose affectionate gesture in the video offers a glimpse into their equation off camera.As work on ‘Arjun Naga’ continues, those memories seem to have come flooding back for Sharma. His post celebrates not just their professional association but also the personal moments that made their time on the sets of ‘Vanvaas’ memorable.

What Anil Sharma wrote about Nana Patekar

Sharing the throwback video, Anil Sharma expressed how memories of his time with Patekar had resurfaced while shooting the second schedule of ‘Arjun Naga’.He wrote, “Arjunnaga second schedule ki shoot chal rahi hai .. raha raha ke yad aa rahe hain nana sir ke sath guzre lamhe .. #vanvaas shoot ke dauran .. kitna pyar barasta tha unke dil mein .. love u @nanagpatekar sir we miss u.”

Nana Patekar’s celebrated career in Hindi and Marathi cinema

Nana Patekar built a distinguished career spanning several decades, earning acclaim for his performances in films such as ‘Parinda’, ‘Krantiveer’, ‘Agni Sakshi’, ‘Ab Tak Chhappan’, ‘Apaharan’ and ‘Natsamrat’.He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Parinda’ and the National Film Award for Best Actor for ‘Krantiveer’. Beyond Hindi cinema, Patekar also made significant contributions to Marathi films as an actor, director and screenwriter.