Meet Nana Patekar's wife, who left IIT for films, won National award, later gave up acting for…, recently made a blockbuster comeback with…, her name is…
Nana Patekar has been an influential figure in the Indian entertainment industry. Following his debut in 1978 with film Garman , he built a name for himself as one of the most talented and versatile actors. But many aren't aware that his wife, Neelakanti Patekar, is just as talented as him. The National-award winning actress is known for her impressive contributions to Marathi cinema.
Born in Pune, Maharashtra, Neelakanti's father was in the central excise department, due to which she had to spent most of her childhood relocating to different cities. After completing her school, she sat for IIT entrance and cleared the examination with an impressive rank. Her father wanted her to pursue a career in physics, but her inclination was always towards acting.
As a child artist, Neelakanti actively worked in many plays, and thereafter made a significant mark in the Marathi theatre with her impactful performances. She secured numerous awards, including a gold medal for best actress in the Maharashtra State Drama Competition in 1973. She also won a Best actress award for her film Aatm Vishwas (1989) from the Maharashtra State Government.
Neelakanti Patekar has been away from the industry for quite a some time. However, after a significant break, she made an impressive comeback with the Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Chhaava . Her performance earned her widespread praise, marking an impactful return to silver-screen nearly a decade later.
Neelakanti and Nana Patekar got married in 1978 when the actor was 27 years old. They first met during a Marathi play. Soon, their friendship blossomed into love, and they decided to get married. After a few years, the couple embraced parenthood with the birth of their son, who tragically passed away at the age of two and a half. Later, they were blessed with another baby boy, whom they lovingly named Malhar.
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