Archive · 29 May 2025
Nana Patekar Rejected Role in 'Body of Lies' for Reasons
Veteran actor Nana Patekar was offered a role in the Hollywood film 'Body of Lies', directed by Ridley Scott, but he said no.
The role was eventually played by Mark Strong.
Patekar declined because he didn't want to play a terrorist on screen.
The 2008 film, featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
This information was revealed by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in an interview.
Patekar's recent work includes 'The Vaccine War', and he has upcoming projects like 'Ole Aale' and 'Laal Batti'.
Nana Patekar was offered a role in Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies'.
Patekar declined the role.
He stated he didn't want to portray a terrorist.
The role was ultimately played by Mark Strong.
Anurag Kashyap revealed the information in an interview.
- Who
- Nana Patekar was offered a role in 'Body of Lies', but declined.
- What
- Nana Patekar declined a role in Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies'.
- When
- The offer was prior to the 2008 release of 'Body of Lies'.
- Where
- Hollywood
- Why
- Patekar refused the role because he didn't want to portray a terrorist.
- Body of Lies Release Year
- 2008
- Body of Lies Director
- Ridley Scott
- Actor who played the role
- Mark Strong
- Body of Lies Leading Actors
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe
- Nana Patekar's recent film
- The Vaccine War