'He Always Supported Poor People': Son Of Nana Patekar's Domestic Worker Recalls Actor's Simple Lifestyle & Generosity| VIDEO
Mumbai: Dilip Sasane, son of Nana Patekar's domestic worker Shallu Bai, on Thursday expressed grief over the veteran actor's death and recalled his simple lifestyle and generosity towards those around him. Speaking to reporters, Sasane said his mother had worked at Patekar's house for nearly 35 years and had a close relationship with the actor. “I felt very different after hearing the news. I…
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Goa, was known for his simple lifestyle despite his millionaire status. Patekar bought his first home in Mumbai's Andheri area for Rs 1.1 lakh decades ago, and the property is now worth around Rs 3 crore. The actor lived in a modest 1BHK apartment measuring about 750 sq ft, which he shared with his late mother, Nirmala Patekar.
They continued to reside in the apartment even after her death in January 2019. Patekar divided his time between Mumbai, Pune, and Goa, owning a farmhouse in Khadakwasla near Pune, a house on Law College Road in Pune, a residence in Goa, and properties in his native Murud. Patekar's father owned a textile business, and his mother was a homemaker, but the family's financial situation declined after a close relative defrauded them, leaving them with minimal funds.
At 13 years old, Patekar started supporting his family by walking long distances to paint film posters, earning around Rs 35 a month along with food.
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