{
  "id": 12855797,
  "title": "Nana Patekar’s talent was as fierce as his temper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekars-talent-was-as-fierce-as-his-temper",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:15:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nana-patekars-talent-was-as-fierce-as-his-temper-10912591/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nana Patekar, a fierce talent, was equally infamous for his temper. At the age of 20, he watched Dr Sriram Lagoo play the lead role in Natsamrat 25 times before taking on the role of the aging Ganpat “Appa” Belwalkar. When interviewed in 2016, he spoke passionately about acting and candidly admitted to being difficult and prone to outbursts. Patekar's reputation for volatility even affected his career, with people in the industry hesitating to work with him. Despite this, he delivered a landmark performance in Natsamrat, winning a National Award for his portrayal of Anna Seth, the ruthless gangster. Patekar, now in his mid-60s, no longer sought fame or fortune, but enjoyed his work without many restrictions. He had co-founded Naam Foundation, which focused on water conservation and farmer welfare. In 2018, Patekar faced accusations of sexual harassment by Tanushree Dutta, and while he continued working, his impact was less significant.",
  "summary": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘They died of heart attack’: Nana Patekar spoke of Natsamrat curse, kept wood ready for funeral",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/they-died-of-heart-attack-nana-patekar-spoke-of-natsamrat-curse-kept",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:49:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}