Nana Patekar Net Worth 2025: Age, Height, Bio, Profile, Career, Family & Assets
ana Patekar, born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, rose from humble roots to become one of Indian cinema.
Nana Patekar Wikipedia/Biography
Nana Patekar Height, Weight and Physical Appearance
Full Name
Vishwanath Patekar
Date of Birth
January 1, 1951
Age (2026)
75 years
Birthplace
Murud-Janjira, Raigad, Maharashtra
Nickname
Nana
Real Name Origin
Named after poet Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade
Family Background
Lower middle-class Marathi family
Early Life
Grew up in Mumbai’s Goregaon East
First Job
Sold vegetables to support family
Entry into Acting
Theatre in 1970s, influenced by Vijaya Mehta
Major Breakthrough
Parinda (1989) – National Award win
Other Ventures
Directed Prahaar (1991), produced films
Military Service
Territorial Army, Honorary Lieutenant Colonel
Philanthropy
Naam Foundation for farmers
Political Stint
Brief association with Shiv Sena
Recent Works
The Vaccine War (2023), Housefull 5 (upcoming)
Height
5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Weight
70 kg (154 lbs)
Chest
40 inches
Waist
32 inches
Biceps
14 inches
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
Skin Tone
Wheatish/Dark
Build
Athletic
Shoe Size
9 (US)
Fitness Routine
Yoga, walking
Samarth Vidyalaya
Dadar West, Mumbai
Schooling
1960s
Completed matriculation
Bandra School of Arts
Bandra, Mumbai
Intermediate Arts
Early 1970s
Now L.S. Raheja School
Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art
Mumbai
Diploma in Commercial Arts
1970-1974
Specialized in painting, sculpture
Theatre Training
Mumbai
Self-trained under Vijaya Mehta
1970s
Ghashiram Kotwal debut
Influences
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Shriram Lagoo, Dr. Jabbar Patel
–
Shaped acting foundation
Theatre Debut
1972
Ghashiram Kotwal
Stage play
Critical acclaim
Film Entry
1978-1988
Supporting roles
Gaman, Pasand Apni Apni
Learned craft
Breakthrough
1989-1994
Lead antagonist
Parinda, Krantiveer
2 National Awards
Directorial
1991
Prahaar: The Final Attack
Directed, acted, wrote
Box office hit
Versatile Phase
1995-2005
Villain to hero
Agni Sakshi, Ab Tak Chhappan
Filmfare wins
Comedy Peak
2006-2010
Welcome series
Welcome, Welcome Back
Massive commercial success
Marathi Revival
2016-2020
Natsamrat, Manus
Regional hits
Maharashtra Bhushan Award
Recent/Pan-India
2021-2025
Kaala, The Vaccine War
Tamil, Hindi
Housefull 5 upcoming
Other Roles
Various
Producer, singer, TV host
Yeshwant songs, KBC Marathi
Multi-talented
1978
Gaman
Police Inspector
Hindi
Average
Debut
1989
Parinda
Anna Seth
Hindi
Hit
National Award Best Supporting
1991
Prahaar
Major Virendra Pratap
Hindi
Hit
Directed by self
1994
Krantiveer
Pratap Narayan Gaekwad
Hindi
Blockbuster
National Best Actor
1995
Agni Sakshi
Suraj
Hindi
Hit
Filmfare nomination
1997
Yeshwant
Yeshwant Rao Gaekwad
Hindi
Average
Playback singer
2004
Ab Tak Chhappan
Sadhu Agashe
Hindi
Hit
Filmfare Best Villain nom
2005
Apaharan
Rananjay Shekhar
Hindi
Semi-hit
Filmfare Best Villain win
2007
Welcome
Uday Shetty
Hindi
All-time blockbuster
Comedy icon
2016
Natsamrat
Narayan Wagh
Marathi
Superhit
Maharashtra State Award
2018
Kaala
Zenga
Tamil
Hit
Rajinikanth film
2023
The Vaccine War
Dr. Balram Bharadwaj
Hindi
Average
Patriotic role
2025
Housefull 5
TBD
Hindi
Upcoming
Comedy return
Apradhi Kaun
1981
Lead
Doordarshan
Early TV stint
Shodh
1984
Inspector
Doordarshan
Crime drama
Kon Honar Crorepati (Season 1)
2013
Host
Colors Marathi
Marathi KBC version
Kon Honar Crorepati (Season 2)
2014
Host
Colors Marathi
High ratings
The Jungle Book (Hindi Dub)
2016
Shere Khan (Voice)
Disney
Iconic dubbing
Naammatra
2018
Narrator
Zee Yuva
Documentary series
Laal Batti
Upcoming
Lead
Sony Marathi
Cop drama
National Film Award
1990
Best Supporting Actor
Parinda
First win
National Film Award
1991