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Nana Patekar (1951–2026): An unruly force in Indian cinema
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- Patekar created a distinctive screen presence by turning ordinary men’s flaws, anger, frustrations and vulnerabilities into an alternative to Bollywood’s idealised hero.
- His performances were shaped by the social and political tensions of their time.
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- 2026-10-15T13:55:16.000Z
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