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Raveena Tandon Remembers Nana Patekar as Lionhearted

Raveena Tandon Remembers Nana Patekar as Lionhearted
'Nana Was Truly Lionhearted' · rediff.com

Actor Raveena Tandon remembered her co-star Nana Patekar after his death.

She said she was shocked and very sad.

The two worked together in the film Ghulam-E-Mustafa and shared a warm, respectful relationship.

Tandon said Patekar helped her understand a scene and make her acting more meaningful.

She also recalled becoming very ill with meningitis while filming a song.

Patekar gave her medicines and was considerate when she needed to stop working and go to the hospital.

Tandon described him as brave, strong and generous.

She said she will always treasure their time working together.

Key facts

Remembering
Raveena Tandon paid tribute to Nana Patekar after his death.
Film
Ghulam-E-Mustafa (also referred to as Musthafa in the article).
Song
Tera Gham Mera Gham Ek Jaisa Sanam.
Shared rapport
Tandon described their relationship as based on mutual respect, warmth and genuine fondness.
Performance memory
She said Patekar’s insight helped her bring nuance and depth to a scene.
Illness during filming
Tandon said she discovered she had meningitis while filming the song.
Patekar’s support
She recalled that he supplied medicines and supported her leaving the shoot for hospital.

Quotes

Raveena Tandon

Actor and Nana Patekar’s co-star in Ghulam-E-Musthafa.

“Some people leave behind more than memories; they leave behind an impression of their strength, warmth and spirit that stays with you. Nana was one such person. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Om Shanti.”
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“This song was my favourite from the film Ghulam-E-Musthafa. It was also the day I discovered I was sick with meningitis. I was shooting through the day till my headache became unbearable.”
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