Nana Patekar Family Tree: Wife Neelakanti, Son Malhar, Parents And Siblings Explained

Nana Patekar largely kept his family away from the spotlight, even as he became one of the most recognisable actors in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Following his death at 75, interest in the actor’s personal life has once again put the spotlight on the people closest to him, his wife Neelakanti Patekar, son Malhar, his parents and his siblings.

Nana, whose real name was Vishwanath Patekar, was born into a Marathi family in Murud-Janjira in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. His father Dinkar Patekar worked as a textile painter and was also associated with a small business, while his mother Sanjanabai was a homemaker.

Here is a look at Nana Patekar’s family tree and the people who were part of his life.

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Who Were Nana Patekar’s Parents?

Nana Patekar was born to Dinkar Patekar and Sanjanabai Patekar. His childhood was marked by financial difficulties. His father’s work as a textile painter and the family’s modest circumstances shaped much of Nana’s early life.

Nana later built a career spanning theatre, Hindi cinema and Marathi cinema, eventually becoming a three-time National Film Award winner. His family background remained relatively private, with Nana rarely discussing his personal life in the same detail as his professional journey.