Nana Patekar Remembered for Art and Farmers’ Cause

Nana Patekar was famous for acting, but he had many other talents too.

He painted, wrote poetry, loved music and tried competitive rifle-shooting.

When he was young, his family faced severe money problems, so he had to work instead of pursuing cricket.

He later chose theatre, even when he had very little money.

The tribute says he cared deeply about farmers and their families.

He helped start the NAAM Foundation to support rural communities.

The foundation worked on conserving water and helped families facing hardship.

The writer remembers Patekar as both tough on the outside and caring inside.