Archive · 11 Oct 2026
N. Chandra Remembers Nana Patekar and Their Lasting Bond
Filmmaker N. Chandra remembers his friend and collaborator Nana Patekar.
Chandra says Patekar’s death is a great loss to many people.
He first chose Patekar for his film Ankush after watching him perform in a play.
Patekar accepted a small payment because the film had a limited budget.
When the film ran short of money, Patekar helped by raising funds using his house as security.
Chandra later paid him back and gave him a scooter.
They went on to work together on two more films.
Chandra also remembers Patekar’s love of the Armed Forces, music, and art.
He says their bond will last forever.
N. Chandra says he is shocked by Nana Patekar’s death and calls it a loss for cinema, theater, farmers, and society.
Chandra says he cast Patekar in Ankush after seeing his performance in the Marathi play Purush.
The film had a budget of Rs. 12 lakh, and Patekar accepted the Rs. 10,000 Chandra offered.
When production funds ran short, Patekar raised Rs. 2 lakh by mortgaging his house; Chandra later repaid him and gifted him a scooter.
Chandra also worked with Patekar on Pratighaat and Wajood, and recalls his interests in the Armed Forces, music, and art.
- Who
- Filmmaker N. Chandra is remembering actor Nana Patekar.
- What
- Chandra recalls their friendship, Patekar’s help during the making of Ankush, and their work on three films.
- When
- The article does not specify when the interview or remembrance was made.
- Where
- The films and play discussed are associated with Indian cinema and theater; no specific location is given.
- Why
- Chandra is reflecting on Patekar’s death and their lasting personal and professional bond.
- First film together
- Ankush
- Film budget
- Rs. 12 lakh
- Payment offered to Patekar
- Rs. 10,000
- Funds raised by Patekar
- Rs. 2 lakh, by mortgaging his house
- Other films named
- Pratighaat and Wajood
- Play that led Chandra to consider Patekar
- Purush