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Exclusive: When Nana Patekar Told Anees Bazmee Welcome Changed How His Kids Saw Him

Oct 8, 2026 · 1:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Nana Patekar’s passing has left the film industry mourning one of its most distinctive actors. Over a career spanning decades, Nana moved effortlessly between intense dramatic roles and comedy, with his performances in films such as Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, and Welcome.

As tributes pour in, we look back at a 2017 Filmfare interview with filmmaker Anees Bazmee, who shared memories of working with Nana, particularly on Welcome. Bazmee had worked with the actor on several films and spoke about the rapport they developed from their very first meeting.

Recalling the first time he went to narrate Welcome to the actor, Bazmee said, “My tuning with Nana Patekar has been good since my first film, when I went to read the script of Welcome to him. Usually, actors say they have very little time, read quickly and finish it off. Nana Patekar said not to read in a hurry. Explain it in 3 hours. He said, ‘main kachchi mitti ka ghada hun, tum jaise chahe mujhe dhal lena.’”

He continued, “When he is happy he will hug me like a kid. He just wants good work. He is a greedy actor. He has a clean heart. He is very straightforward. That is why it is fun to work with him. After Welcome released, he said to me, Anees, thanks for this film. Because my kids would always get scared of me. They never came near me. But Welcome changed my image in their minds. Now they come and sit in my lap’. That was a very nice compliment for me.”

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Years later, Bazmee’s recollection offers a glimpse into the actor behind some of his most memorable performances.

Also Read: Remembering Nana Patekar’s Best Films: Parinda, Krantiveer, Welcome and More

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Akshay Kumar Riteish Deshmukh and More Mourn The Demise of Nana Patekar

Oct 8, 2026 · 1:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa on Thursday, October 8. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him, but he could not be saved.

The actor, who leaves behind a rich body of work spanning Hindi and Marathi cinema, is being remembered by fans and industry colleagues. Tributes have begun pouring in from his friends, co-stars and filmmakers, with several artists who worked with him recalling his immense contribution to Indian cinema and sharing memories of the veteran actor.

Akshay Kumar, who shared the screen with Nana Patekar in Welcome and Housefull 5, wrote on X, “Really saddened by the news of Nana ji’s passing. He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance… he was completely his own. I feel fortunate that we got to work together in Welcome, and then again more recently in Housefull 5. There are so many memories from those sets that I’ll always hold close. Nana ji was truly one of a kind. It’s hard to believe you’re gone. Thank you for all the memories. You will be missed more than words can say.”

Really saddened by the news of Nana ji’s passing. He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance… he was completely his own. I feel fortunate that we got to work together in Welcome, and then again more recently in Housefull 5. There are so many memories from those sets that I’ll always hold close. Nana ji was truly one of a kind. It’s hard to believe you’re gone. Thank you for all the memories. You will be missed more than words can say. ðŸ™�

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 8, 2026

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma also paid tribute to the actor on X, writing, “YES, everybody knows nobody is immortal .. But I still can’t believe this can so suddenly happen to a man , as strong as him .. I hate his heart for failing him and I feel like killing GOD for killing the GOD of acting , NANA PATEKAR .”

YES, everybody knows nobody is immortal .. But I still can’t believe this can so suddenly happen to a man , as strong as him .. I hate his heart for failing him and I feel like killing GOD for killing the GOD of acting , NANA PATEKAR .

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) October 8, 2026

Actor Riteish Deshmukh shared a long note expressing his grief. Recalling his association with Patekar, with whom he worked in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5, as well as a Marathi film, Riteish wrote, “I am shocked beyond words. Feels like a truck has hit me. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nana Patekar ji. An actor par excellence, incomparable to anyone, he carved his place in people’s hearts with his own unique style and brand of acting. There wasn’t a role or a character he couldn’t perform. He aced it all — a larger-than-life hero, a terrifying villain or be it his poker-faced comedy. He was a hero off screen too, and worked tirelessly through his charity for the good of the people.”

I am shocked beyond words. Feels like a truck has hit me. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nana Patekar ji. An actor par excellence, incomparable to anyone, he carved his place in people’s hearts with his own unique style and brand of acting. There wasn’t a role or a character he couldn’t perform. He aced it all — a larger-than-life hero, a terrifying villain or be it his poker-faced comedy. He was a hero off screen too, and worked tirelessly through his charity for the good of the people. I had the privilege of sharing screen space with him in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5, but working with him in a Marathi film will forever remain my unfulfilled desire. My heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and the millions of his well-wishers. Truly, the end of an era. Thank you for your wisdom, your chats with me, the pat on my back, the shared laughter and for enriching me as a person. Rest in glory !!!!

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 8, 2026

Sunny Deol also shared a photograph with Nana Patekar and remembered their bond. He wrote, “Still can’t believe Nana is not among us. We never worked together, but we always shared a very special bond that went back many years. Fearless, full of life, he always did what he wanted to do. That’s how I’ll always remember him. Will miss you, Nana.”

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Tributes have also poured in from several other members of the film fraternity, including Jr NTR, Sonam Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Farhan Akhtar and Parineeti Chopra. Politicians have also expressed their grief following the veteran actor’s death.

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Dulquer Salmaan On Iâm Gameâs Box Office Failure: âœIf You Want to Blame Someone You Can Blame Meâ

Oct 8, 2026 · 4:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

It has been a little over a month since I’m Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Nahas Hidhayath, arrived in theatres. The film had considerable expectations riding on it, particularly with Dulquer also backing the project through his production house Wayfarer Films. However, its theatrical run did not unfold as hoped, with the film reportedly earning around Rs 48 crore worldwide, according to box office tracker Sacnilk.

While the film’s performance has prompted considerable discussion among audiences, Dulquer has now addressed some of the criticism directed at I’m Game and its production. Interacting with users on X on Wednesday, the actor-producer offered a candid perspective on what can happen behind the scenes of a large-scale film production.

Dulquer Salmaan Responds To Criticism Of I’m Game

Several users used the interaction to share their disappointment with the film. One user described I’m Game as “valare shokam (extremely disappointing)” while urging Dulquer to come up with a much better film next time.

Responding to the criticism, Dulquer acknowledged the sentiment while pointing out that audiences are often unaware of the circumstances surrounding a production. “It’s sweet that you care. But there are many things that happen that you are not aware of. That sometimes can be out of the control of the best intended production house also. Anyway we will only keep striving to do our best.”

Another user referred to a previous discussion about the film and argued that Wayfarer Films had “messed up the project”. Dulquer did not dismiss the criticism, instead acknowledging that there was merit to the assessment.

“I’m not saying you were wrong in your analysis. You were mostly right. And trust me we are aware of all of it. But there are just times when from our end we can do everything right. But outside factors or other circumstances can turn those upside down.”

The actor’s comments offer an interesting insight into the challenges of mounting a film, particularly one involving a sizeable production team. While audiences primarily experience a finished film, the process of arriving at that final product involves numerous creative and logistical decisions.

Dulquer Says He Will Stand By His Team

Dulquer went on to question the tendency to assess the entire filmmaking process purely through the outcome. “It’s easy to analyse an end product or result. But it takes 2-300 people to make a film. It’s never easy. Never simple. And never something you can apply formulae or academics to.”

I read through it. I’m not saying you were wrong in your analysis. You were mostly right. And trust me we are aware of all of it. But there are just times when from our end we can do everything right. But outside factors or other circumstances can turn those upside down. It’s easy to analyse an end product or result. But it takes 2-300 people to make a film. It’s never easy. Never simple. And never something you can apply formulae or academics to. No production house or actor in world cinema intends to make mistakes or a bad film. In life has everything gone the way you intended ? So imagine an entity that operates with an internal team and multiple external teams. I’ll always stand by my team and if you want to blame someone you can blame me.

— Dulquer Salmaan (@dulQuer) October 7, 2026

The actor-producer also stressed that making a film is not a process in which anyone deliberately sets out to fail. “No production house or actor in world cinema intends to make mistakes or a bad film,” he said, while acknowledging that decisions can sometimes go wrong. For Dulquer, the experience appears to have reinforced the unpredictable nature of filmmaking. A production can involve multiple departments, external collaborators and creative decisions, all of which ultimately have to come together on screen. Even when a team believes it has made the right choices, circumstances beyond its control can alter the outcome.

He further explained that Wayfarer Films operates through a combination of its internal team and several external teams, making the filmmaking process even more complex. Rather than distancing himself from the criticism, Dulquer chose to take responsibility for the production.

“Imagine an entity that operates with an internal team and multiple external teams. I’ll always stand by my team and if you want to blame someone you can blame me,” he said.

For a film that failed to meet expectations at the box office, Dulquer’s response is notable for neither dismissing the criticism nor placing the blame solely on individual members of the team. Instead, the actor-producer has acknowledged the shortcomings while making it clear that Wayfarer Films intends to learn from the experience and continue striving to get its films right.

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