Nana Patekar
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India
- Active Years
- 1978–2026 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 98 credits in database
Biography
Nana Patekar is an Indian actor, writer, and filmmaker who predominantly appears in Bollywood movies. Born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India, he is also known by the names Vishwanath Patekar and Нана Патекар. Patekar has played many types of roles, including the occasional villain, though he has been a hero in most of his films. He is a male actor with ninety-three known credits for acting in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Nana Patekar is an Indian actor, writer, and filmmaker who predominately appears in Bollywood movies. Born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India, he is also known by the names Vishwanath Patekar and Нана Патекар. Over the course of his career, Patekar has played many types of roles, taking on the occasional villain while serving as a hero in most of his films.
Throughout his active career in the entertainment industry, Patekar has accumulated ninety-three known credits in the acting category. His work primarily spans across Bollywood cinema, establishing a substantial filmography within the Indian movie industry as a multifaceted creative professional involved in acting, writing, and filmmaking.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- Sankalp (2026) as Kanhaiyalal
- O'Romeo (2026) as Ismail Khan
- Subedaar (2026) as Nana Waghmare
- Eetha (2026)
- Shakti Shalini (2026)
- Housefull 5 (2025) as Dagdu Hulgund
- The Confession (2025) as Father Benedict
- Vanvaas (2024)
- Ole Aale (2024) as Omkar Lele
- Gadar 2 (2023) as Narrator
- The Vaccine War (2023) as Dr. Balram Bhargava
- Tadka (2022) as Tukaram
- It's My Life (2020) as Siddhant Sharma
- Aapla Manus (2018) as Sr Inspector Maruti Nagargoje / Abha Gokhale
- Aapla Manus (2018) Producer
- Kaala (2018) as Haridev Abhayankar 'Hari Dhadha'
- Golmaal Again (2017) as Voice of Ghost
- Wedding Anniversary (2017)
- Natsamrat (2016) as Ganpat Ramchandra Belwalkar
- Natsamrat (2016) Producer
- HEMALKASA (2015) as Prakash Amte
- Welcome Back (2015) as Uday Shankar Shetty
- Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015) as Inspector Sadhu Agashe
- Lokmanya: Ek YugPurush (2015) as Narrator
- Dr. Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero (2014) as Prakash Baba Amte
- Yashwantrao Chavan : Chronicle of a Storm (2014) as Professor
- The Attacks Of 26/11 (2013) as Rakesh Maria
- Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (2012) as Sam / Kallu
- Deool (2011) as Bhau Galande
- Shagird (2011) as Sr. Inspector Hanumant Singh
- Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010)
- Raajneeti (2010) as Brij Gopal
- Paathshaala (2010) as Aditya Sahay
- Ek: The Power of One (2009) as CBI Inspector Mahendra Kumar Rane
- Bommalattam (2008) as Rana
- Welcome (2007) as Uday Shetty
- The Pool (2007) as Nana
- Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
- Hattrick (2007) as Dr. Satyajit Chavan
- Yatra (2007) as Dashrath Joglekar
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006) as Narrator
- Taxi No. 9211 (2006) as Raghav Shastri
- Bluffmaster! (2005) as Chandru Parekh
- Apaharan (2005) as Tabrez Alam
- Pak Pak Pakaak (2005) as Bhutya / Sakharam Vaidya
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) as Inspector Sadhu Agashe
- Darna Mana Hai (2003) as John Rodrigues
- Bhoot (2003) as Inspector Liyaqat Qureshi
- Aanch (2003) as Mahadev Thakur
- Shakti: The Power (2002) as Narasimha
- Vadh (2002) as Dr. Arjun Singh
- Vadh (2002) Director
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Gang (2000) as Abdul
- Tarkieb (2000)
- Kohram (1999) as Maj. Ajit Arya
- Hu Tu Tu (1999) as Bhau
- Wajood (1998) as Malhar Gopaldas Agnihotri / Col. Rathi
- Yugpurush (1998) as Anirudh
- Ghulam-E-Musthafa (1997) as Ghulam -E- Musthafa
- Yeshwant (1997) as Yeshwant Lohar
- Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) as Joseph Braganza
- Agni Sakshi (1996) as Vishwanath
- Abhay (1995)
- Krantiveer (1994) as Pratap Narayan Tilak
- Tirangaa (1993) as Inspector Shivajirao Wagle
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) as Jai
- Angaar (1992) as Majid Khan
- Prahaar (1991) as Major Chauhan
- Prahaar (1991) Director
- Prahaar (1991) Screenplay
- Prahaar (1991) Story
- Diksha (1991) as Koga Pandit
- Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen (1990)
- Disha (1990)
- Parinda (1989) as Anna Seth
- Salaam Bombay! (1988) as Baba Golub
- Trishagni (1988) as Ajja/Uchanda
- Sagar Sangam (1988) as Ramnath Shastri / Ramu Ustad
- Today's Robin Hood (1988)
- Sutradhar (1987) as Kumar
- Avam (1987) as Colonel Mustafa Ali Zahidi
- Andhaa Yudh (1987) as S.P. Suhas Dandekar
- Mohre (1987)
- The Eight Column Affair (1987) as The Moviestar
- Ankush (1986) as Ravindra Kelkar 'Ravi'
- Maphicha Sakshidar (1986)
- Giddh: The Vulture (1984)
- The Bengal Lancers! (1984) as The Man in Khaki
- Aaj Ki Awaz (1984) as Jagmohandas
- Bhalu (1980)
- Sinhasan (1979)
- Gaman (1978)
- Kuku Ki Kundli
- Welcome To The Adventure
- Golmaal Gharana as Ram Narayan Mishra
- Suspects
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nana Patekar best known for?
Nana Patekar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including O'Romeo (2026), Shakti Shalini (2026), Housefull 5 (2025), The Vaccine War (2023).
When and where was Nana Patekar born?
Nana Patekar was born on January 1, 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Nana Patekar have?
Nana Patekar has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Nana Patekar's background in cinema and television?
Nana Patekar is an Indian actor, writer, and filmmaker who predominantly appears in Bollywood movies. Born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India, he is also known by the names Vishwanath Patekar and Нана Патекар. Patekar has played many types of roles, including the occasional villain, though he has ...
Nana Patekar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) as Jai — aged about 41
- Welcome (2007) as Uday Shetty — aged about 56
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006) as Narrator — aged about 55
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self — aged about 49
- Kaala (2018) as Haridev Abhayankar 'Hari Dhadha' — aged about 67
- Shakti: The Power (2002) as Narasimha — aged about 51
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