Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar’s Memorable and Unusual Hindi Film Song Appearances
Nana Patekar was known for serious acting, but he also appeared in several memorable Hindi film songs.
In one song, he rapped and danced with Bindu.
In Welcome, he acted out comic romance scenes and joined a dance with Malaika Arora.
He later returned for a song with Anil Kapoor in Welcome Back.
Another song, “Nathani Utaro,” featured Patekar dancing with Rakhi Sawant.
Tanushree Dutta had originally been expected to appear in that song.
She accused Patekar of sexually harassing her on the film set, and he denied the accusation.
The article says Patekar died on a Thursday at age 75.
The article recalls Nana Patekar’s comic and unusual appearances in Hindi film songs, alongside his better-known intense roles.
In Krანტiveer’s “Love Rap” (1994), Patekar rapped and danced with Bindu, improvising many of his steps.
In Welcome (2007), he appeared with Mallika Sherawat in “Kiya Kiya” and joined Anil Kapoor and Malaika Arora in “Hoth Rasiley.”
In Welcome Back (2015), Patekar and Anil Kapoor played suitors in “Meet Me Daily Baby,” filmed partly in Dubai.
For Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss’s “Nathani Utaro,” Rakhi Sawant replaced Tanushree Dutta after Dutta accused Patekar of sexual harassment; he denied the allegations.
- Who
- Nana Patekar, an actor whose song appearances are recalled in the article.
- What
- A retrospective of his memorable and unusual performances in Hindi film songs.
- When
- The article reports that Patekar died on Thursday, aged 75; the song appearances span 1994 to 2015.
- Where
- Hindi films, including songs shot in Dubai for Welcome Back.
- Why
- The article looks back at these performances alongside Patekar’s better-known intense acting roles.
Tanushree Dutta’s account
Nana Patekar’s response
Allegation concerning the film set
Tanushree Dutta’s account
Dutta accused Patekar of sexually harassing her on the set.
Nana Patekar’s response
Patekar denied the allegations.
- “Love Rap”
- Krantiveer (1994); Patekar rapped and danced with Bindu, with many steps improvised.
- Welcome songs
- Patekar appeared in “Kiya Kiya” and “Hoth Rasiley” in the 2007 film.
- “Meet Me Daily Baby”
- Featured Patekar and Anil Kapoor in Welcome Back (2015); some scenes were shot in Dubai.
- “Nathani Utaro”
- Patekar danced with Rakhi Sawant in Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss (2009).
- Casting change
- Tanushree Dutta was originally meant to appear in “Nathani Utaro” and was replaced by Sawant.
- Disputed allegation
- Dutta accused Patekar of sexual harassment on the set; Patekar denied the allegations.
- Reported age at death
- The article says Patekar died Thursday at 75.