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Akshay Kumar addresses Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar’s absence in Welcome to the Jungle: ‘If Welcome 4 is ever made…’

Akshay Kumar addresses Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar’s absence in Welcome to the Jungle: ‘If Welcome 4 is ever made…’

The first Welcome, released in 2007, is a cult classic. The chemistry of Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, and Anil Kapoor impressed fans and remains memorable. When Akshay did not turn up for the sequel – Welcome Back – many felt the film lacked his presence. In Welcome to the Jungle, Akshay is back, but this time Anil and Nana are absent. Recently, Akshay opened up about them not doing the film. Akshay Kumar with Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in Welcome. Akshay on Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor In an interaction, the actor said that Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar are like family and will definitely return whenever Welcome 4 is made. Anil and Nana essayed the fan-favourite gangsters Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai in Welcome in 2007, alongside Akshay, Katrina Kaif and Paresh Rawal. The duo later returned for the second instalment, Welcome Again in 2015, which starred John Abraham and Shruti Haasan. Akshay now headlines Welcome To The Jungle. Besides Akshay, the film will feature an ensemble cast that also includes Rawal, Suneil …

Madhoo reveals how she reacted when Nana Patekar slapped her

Madhoo reveals how she reacted when Nana Patekar slapped her

Actress Madhoo recently opened up about a memorable and unexpected experience while working with veteran actor Nana Patekar in the 1997 film Yeshwant. The actress revealed that during the shoot of an emotional scene, Nana slapped her unexpectedly to help evoke genuine tears. She also revealed how the incident left her gobsmacked, after which she slapped him back. Madhoo on Nana Patekar slapping her In an interview with Hindi Rush, Madhoo revealed, “With Nana Patekar, I became a method actor. There was a scene where I was supposed to use glycerin. He didn’t let me use it. He was like, ‘Feel it, you should have natural tears.’ But I couldn’t do it. What he did then was slap me for real. He slapped me so hard that I naturally had tears in my eyes.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Madhoo recalls Nana Patekar slapping her hard during a scene in Yeshwant: ‘I slapped him back’

Madhoo recalls Nana Patekar slapping her hard during a scene in Yeshwant: ‘I slapped him back’

Actor Madhoo has opened up about an intense on-set experience while filming the 1997 drama Yeshwant, revealing how an emotionally charged scene with Nana Patekar unexpectedly crossed the line into a real-life confrontation. The actor, who played Nana’s wife in the movie, recalled being slapped for real during a crucial sequence and instinctively slapping him right back moments later. Madhoo and Nana Patekar in a still from Yeshwant. Speaking to Hindi Rush, Madhoo reflected on working with Nana Patekar and explained that his commitment to authenticity often pushed his co-stars far beyond their usual comfort zones. While she is able to look back on the physical exchange with humour today, she admitted that the unscripted moment originally left her genuinely shocked. Nana Patekar did not allow glycerin The scene demanded that Madhoo completely break down into tears. She was fully prepared to rely on glycerin to trigger the reaction. However, Nana Patekar firmly rejected that approach, pushing her into an intense crash course in method acting. Recalling the moment, Madhoo explained that Nana refused to …

‘Nana Patekar slapped me in a scene, I had tears in my eyes so I slapped him back’: Madhoo | Bollywood News

‘Nana Patekar slapped me in a scene, I had tears in my eyes so I slapped him back’: Madhoo | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 6, 2026 11:59 AM IST Nana Patekar is famously known for his intense acting style, fiery temperament, and occasional on-set clashes. One such incident occurred during the making of the 1997 film Yeshwant, when he ended up slapping his co-star Madhoo during a scene — only for her to immediately slap him back. The two actors played husband and wife in director Anil Mattoo’s film. Recalling the incident in an interview with Hindi Rush, Madhoo revealed that the scene required her to cry, but Nana strongly objected when she reached for glycerin. “With Nana Patekar, I became a method actor,” she said. “There was a scene where I was supposed to use glycerin. He didn’t let me use it. He was like, ‘Feel it, you should have natural tears.’ But I couldn’t do it. What he did then was slap me for real. He slapped me so hard that I naturally had tears in my eyes.” The actress admitted that the unexpected slap left her furious. “I was extremely mad at …

Nana Patekar stuns internet with 15 tricep dips at 76, fans in awe of Atul Kasbekar-shared video | Bollywood News

Nana Patekar stuns internet with 15 tricep dips at 76, fans in awe of Atul Kasbekar-shared video | Bollywood News

2 min readBengaluruApr 30, 2026 01:31 PM IST Veteran actor Nana Patekar has left fans and fitness enthusiasts amazed after a video of him performing 15 tricep dips at the age of 76 went viral on social media. The clip, shared by photographer-producer Atul Kasbekar, quickly gained traction online, with many praising the actor’s remarkable strength and discipline. Sharing the clip, Atul wrote, “A-Ho Nana Sahebbb…!!! You just made me reset my fitness goals!! That’s #NanaPatekar ji He’s 76. That’s him cranking out tricep dips on the bars He did 15 (I started recording late) I’m slow on the draw some days 😅😅😅But…Back to Nana Saheb What. A. Legend.” Watch Nana Patekar’s gym clip here: In the video, Nana is seen effortlessly completing the dips without showing signs of fatigue, highlighting his impressive fitness levels even at this stage of life. Social media users flooded the comments section with admiration, with many calling him an inspiration and jokingly referencing his iconic character with lines like “Control Uday control.” A fan wrote, “70 Years me Ye …

Nana Patekar nails 15 tricep dips without breaking a sweat at 76; impressed fans say ‘Uday bhai still looking fit’

Nana Patekar nails 15 tricep dips without breaking a sweat at 76; impressed fans say ‘Uday bhai still looking fit’

Actor Nana Patekar might have turned 76 this year, but his workout will give any young gym hound a run for their money. Photographer-producer Atul Kasbekar posted a video on Instagram of the actor nailing tricep dips, leaving fans in awe. Many wondered how Nana could still work out so flawlessly at his age. Nana Patekar performed 15 consecutive tricep dips at the age of 76. Nana Patekar does tricep dips at 75 Atul posted a short Reel on Instagram in which Nana is seen dressed in tan shorts and a white baniyan, with a gamcha around his neck. The actor flawlessly does tricep dips without breaking a sweat and smiles once he’s done. Atul wrote that Nana had done 15 dips, “A-Ho Nana Sahebbb…!!! You just made me reset my fitness goals!!! That’s #NanaPatekar ji. He’s 76. That’s him cranking out tricep dips on the bars. He did 15 (I started recording late).” The photographer also added, “I’m slow on the draw some days,” explaining why he didn’t get all the 15 dips on …

Kubbra Sait says Prakash Jha didn’t give her script for Sankalp; spills Nana Patekar’s secret to longevity | Interview

Kubbra Sait says Prakash Jha didn’t give her script for Sankalp; spills Nana Patekar’s secret to longevity | Interview

Actor Kubbra Sait is earning praise yet again for her performance in Prakash Jha’s show Sankalp. In the socio-political drama, she steps into the role of DCP Parveen Sheikh, a committed police officer with a strong sense of loyalty and friendship. Kubbra Sait talks about her role in Sankalp. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Kubbra revealed how Prakash Jha decided to expand her part beyond a cameo after just one meeting, and also shared her experience of working with veteran actor Nana Patekar. “At first, I thought it was a joke” Kubbra recalls her initial reaction when she was approached for the show. “I was very pleased with myself. I mean, at first you think it’s a joke, right? It’s Prakash Jha’s office. But it wasn’t a joke,” she says with a laugh. The actor reveals she first connected with the team over a call before meeting Jha in person. “Meeting Baba was such a fun and peaceful experience. He’s wonderful. I really enjoyed meeting him.” From a cameo to something bigger Interestingly, Kubbra had originally …

‘Only I and Amitabh Bachchan call’: Nana Patekar says have to go through 100 people to meet a star; Prakash Jha reveals actors have 28-people entourages | Bollywood News

‘Only I and Amitabh Bachchan call’: Nana Patekar says have to go through 100 people to meet a star; Prakash Jha reveals actors have 28-people entourages | Bollywood News

4 min readChennaiMar 17, 2026 06:23 PM IST Many have spoken about the high entourage costs of stars in the Hindi film industry and how this puts pressure on producers and filmmakers, often leaving projects suffering due to the unreasonable demands of actors. In a recent interaction, Prakash Jha and Nana Patekar spoke about the same. In an interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Prakash, who is known for making politically relevant films like Jai Gangaajal, Satyagraha and Raajneeti, was asked why he has avoided releasing his projects in theatres and has turned to OTT platforms in recent years. One of the reasons that emerged during the interaction was that any project releasing in theatres needs strong star power behind it. However, with time, stars are becoming more and more inaccessible. Nana Patekar, who is seen in Jha’s latest project Sankalp, jumped in and spoke on the issue. He complained about stars being inaccessible these days because of the multiple layers of management. He said, “This is because earlier you could talk to a star directly, but …

‘I’ll hit you: Why Nana Patekar once ‘threatened’ Pankaj Tripathi on the sets of Rajinikanth’s Kaala | Bollywood News

‘I’ll hit you: Why Nana Patekar once ‘threatened’ Pankaj Tripathi on the sets of Rajinikanth’s Kaala | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiMar 17, 2026 02:32 PM IST Most people would remember Pa Ranjith’s Kaala, where Rajinikanth locked horns with Nana Patekar. Both actors delivered spectacular performances, but there was also Pankaj Tripathi in the film, who played a relatively minor role. Recently, Nana Patekar opened up about his reaction upon seeing Pankaj on the sets, expressing surprise and even frustration that the actor was taking a small role in such a major project. ‘Never take such roles again, or I’ll hit you’ In a conversation with News18, he recalled, “We were shooting the film Kaala with Rajinikanth Anna. Pankaj Tripathi was playing a very small role, of a police officer. I saw him and asked, ‘Pankaj, what are you doing here?’ He replied, ‘It’s a small role.’ I said, ‘Why do you take such roles?’ He said, ‘No, sir, it’s you, it’s Anna (Rajinikanth). I wanted to work with you people.’” Nana added that he was both surprised and a little angry, saying, “I told him, ‘You are already a very big actor. Working …

‘Dobara aise role kiye, main maaroonga tujhe’: Nana Patekar told Pankaj Tripathi after he worked in Rajinikanth’s Kaala

‘Dobara aise role kiye, main maaroonga tujhe’: Nana Patekar told Pankaj Tripathi after he worked in Rajinikanth’s Kaala

Actor Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar and Pankaj Tripathi worked together in the 2018 Tamil film Kaala. Now speaking with News18, Nana Patekar revealed he told Pankaj he would beat him after he did a “chota sa role (small role)” in the film. While Pankaj said that he took up the role as he got a chance to work with him and Rajinikanth, Nana replied that he was already a big actor. Nana Patekar and Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaala was directed by Pa. Ranjith. Why Nana Patekar told Nana Patekar he would beat him Nana said he was surprised on seeing Pankaj doing the blink-and-miss role. He said, “Kaala naam ki film kar raha tha Rajinikanth anna ke saath. Pankaj Tripathi ek bahut chhota sa, koi police officer ka role kar raha tha. Maine dekha aur maine kaha, ‘Pankaj, tu yahan kya kar raha hai (We were doing a film called Kaala with Rajinikanth anna. Pankaj Tripathi was playing a very small role, something like a police officer. I saw him and asked, ‘Pankaj, what are you doing …