Nana Patekar dies at 75: ‘I am a good shooter’ - When actor recalled spending 60 days with Indian Army during Kargil War
During the 1999 Kargil War, Nana Patekar had spent around 60 days with soldiers. He had previously discussed it in a 2024 interview and shared that he was part of the QRT (Quick Reaction Team) in Kargil.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. He had been honored with a state funeral in Maharashtra for his significant contributions to Marathi and Hindi cinema. Beyond his acting career, Patekar had a deep connection with the Indian Army, having spent around 60 days with the troops during the Kargil War in 1999.
He underwent intense training with the Maratha Light Infantry before starring in the film Prahaar, where he played Major Pratap Chauhan and also served as director. Patekar had previously discussed his time with the army, stating that he was determined to join after being initially discouraged by the Defence Minister. During his time in the army, he lost weight dramatically, going from 76 kg to 56 kg in just two months.
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