Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor recently reunited for a candid chat during the promotions of Nana’s latest film, Vanvaas, set to release in December 2024. The session, titled Legends Unplugged, revealed intriguing insights into Nana’s reasons for avoiding Bollywood gatherings, shedding light on a side of the industry many might not often see.
During the conversation, Anil Kapoor queried his long-time friend and Parinda co-star about his notable absence from industry parties. In response, Nana Patekar explained his aversion, humorously highlighting that the need for social drinking could be just as easily fulfilled at home. “Ek pauaa toh hai, woh main mere ghar mein apna pee sakta hoon… wahan ghatiya kuch log hote hain,” he commented, expressing his distaste for the unpleasant encounters such parties usually entail. With a frankness characteristic of his public persona, Nana added that the offensive behavior that unfolds often tests his patience.
In a light-hearted yet revealing discussion, Anil probed further into Nana’s reputed anger issues, leading to a nuanced exchange where Nana clarified, “Anger ka issue nahi hai, woh agar bakwaas bolta hai, toh main maarunga hi.” Anil, offering a conciliatory perspective, noted, “Har aadmi ko thodi maarna hota hai yaar, pyaar se bhi samjha sakta hai.” Here, Nana Patekar expanded on his point, questioning the feasibility of addressing inebriated behavior with kindness, “Woh pyaar se samajhne wali haalat mein ho toh samjhaayein naa… usko kya pyaar se samjhaayenge?”
This honest dialogue also surfaced Anil Kapoor’s own challenges, as he shared industry perceptions of him as difficult to work with, a sentiment stemming from his own fiery nature. “Thoda image change kar yaar. Tu hai nahi aisa toh kyun aise karta hai?” he admitted, reflecting on the misalignment between perception and reality.
In a reflective close to their conversation, Nana Patekar underscored his steadfastness, asserting with humor and wisdom, “74 ki umar mein main apne aap ko change nahi kar sakta.” This exchange, brimming with honesty and mutual respect, provided an insightful glimpse into the personal philosophies of two veteran actors who have navigated the complex world of Bollywood with enduring friendship and forthrightness.
