Nana Patekar is not just a great actor, but a great person too. He’s known for his simplicity and philanthropy. He helped the drought affected farmers of Maharashtra, saved their lives. He’s an example of how one person can do so much, make a difference.
In 2015, Nana Patekar along with his friend Makarand Anaspure established an organization named Naam Foundation to help the drought affected farmers in Maharashtra. This organization distributed the cheques of financial aids to as many as 113 families of farmers.
Nana Patekar was born to a lower middle class family, he has faced struggles, but it’s his hard work and commitment that he has made him a very successful actor in the industry. Nana Patekar has served the Indian army during the Kargil war and was honoured with the title of ‘Captain’.
Nana has said many times that no hero can be better than the soldiers. The actors are just common people, the real heroes are our soldiers. He visited Kashmir on November 15 and November 16 to meet Indian soldiers who are posted at the border and pay his respect and homage to the soldiers who lost their lives in protecting the nation.
How can I increase the determination of our soldiers; the inspire me instead. Very happy to meet them: Nana Patekar in Jammu pic.twitter.com/TrVdukCg5K
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2016
Nana Patekar saluted the martyrs and met the soldiers who are posted at the border.
Nana Patekar at Martyr memorial at BSF HQs in Jammu pic.twitter.com/Z8BNKaZqcp
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2016
He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetization move, said it’s good for the nation. He said that note ban was like his ‘kadak chai’.
Very good step taken by the Govt; we can bear a little inconvenience for the nation: Nana Patekar in Jammu #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/KvNxi5NWE1
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2016
Itne saal se itna kuch sahaa hai humne, yeh 10-20 din ki takleef nahi seh sakte?: Nana Patekar #demonetisation
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2016
Nana even requested the Kashmiri youths to drop the guns, pick up the books. He urged them to go back to their homes, and not spoil their future and life.
Bachon padh lo,mainstream mein aajao; isese kuch nhi hoga. Desh ko apna samajh lo pir sab cheezein asaan hongi: Patekar to Kashmiri youths pic.twitter.com/xC0P2RrI48
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2016
He requested the youth to consider India as their own country! Yes, India belongs to everyone. Together we could all make things better for everyone. There is no need to resort to violence. Here’s the video..
#WATCH: Nana Patekar's message to Kashmiri youths, urges them to pick up books and return to mainstream pic.twitter.com/skIgypJfGd
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2016
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