Nana Patekar’s No-Nonsense Charm: When a Producer Ended Up Washing Dishes

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal recently shared a hilarious anecdote about his longtime friend and co-star Nana Patekar, offering a glimpse into the latter’s bold and unconventional personality. In an interview, Rawal recounted an incident where Patekar invited a producer to his home for a meal, only to surprise him with an unexpected request afterward.  

According to Rawal, Patekar asked the producer if he ate mutton, to which the producer eagerly agreed. After enjoying the meal, Patekar casually told him to clean the dishes. Rawal laughed as he recalled the moment, describing Patekar as a man who operates on his own terms, unafraid to challenge norms.  

Beyond his quirky hospitality, Patekar has long been known for his fearless approach to the film industry. Rawal revealed that Patekar was the first character actor in Hindi cinema to demand a fee of one crore rupees for a role—an amount that even leading heroes hesitated to ask for at the time. Despite the industry’s initial surprise, Patekar’s commanding presence and credibility ensured that producers met his demand without hesitation.  

The camaraderie between Rawal and Patekar dates back to their collaboration in films like Krantiveer, Ghulam-e-Mustafa, Aanch, Welcome, and Welcome Back. Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship have made them one of Bollywood’s most beloved duos.  

Sources: Live Mint, Bollywood Hungama, News18, MSN News, Mid-Day