Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Recalled ‘Bad Memories’ From Parinda Set
Nana Patekar and director Vidhu Vinod Chopra worked together on the film Parinda.
Patekar said he had bad memories of working with Chopra.
He said the director’s loud call of “action” made it harder for him to get ready for a scene.
Chopra also described arguments between them while making the film.
He said one disagreement began over food, and another became a scuffle in which he tore Patekar’s kurta.
Patekar wore a vest in the scene filmed afterward.
Chopra said they later made up and hugged.
The article also reports that Patekar died at his home in Goa, aged 75.
Nana Patekar said he had bad memories of working with director Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Parinda.
Patekar said Chopra’s forceful calls of “action” distracted him while he was preparing for scenes.
Chopra said their first argument was over food and that they later swore at each other during a dispute on set.
Chopra recalled tearing Patekar’s kurta during the scuffle; Patekar wore a vest in the scene filmed afterward.
The article reports that Patekar died at age 75 at his Goa residence on Thursday, October 8; no year is specified.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar and director Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
- What
- They recounted arguments and a scuffle while making the film Parinda.
- When
- The recollections were shared in interviews and on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2023; the article reports Patekar died Thursday, October 8, with no year specified.
- Where
- The dispute took place on the set of Parinda; Patekar died at his residence in Goa, according to the article.
- Why
- Patekar objected to Chopra’s forceful calls of “action”; Chopra also recalled disputes over food and a late shoot.
Nana Patekar’s account
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s account
What caused tension on set
Nana Patekar’s account
Patekar said Chopra’s loud calls of “action” disrupted his concentration and affected his preparation for scenes.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s account
Chopra recalled arguments over food and said he began swearing back because Patekar hurled abuses at him.
The scuffle
Nana Patekar’s account
Patekar acknowledged that his temper contributed to a tiff and said he had bad memories of Chopra and his habits.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s account
Chopra said they argued after Patekar was tired and wanted to leave a late shoot; during the scuffle, Chopra tore his kurta.
- Film
- Parinda
- Director
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Actor
- Nana Patekar
- Patekar’s account
- He said he had bad memories of Chopra and was distracted by the director’s forceful calls of “action.”
- Chopra’s account
- He recalled that a scuffle ended with him tearing Patekar’s kurta.
- After the scuffle
- Chopra said Patekar wore a vest in the scene and that they later hugged.
- Death reported
- The article says Patekar died at age 75 at his residence in Goa on Thursday, October 8; it does not specify the year.