Drink in Hand, Rs 1.5-Crore Car on Mind, but a News on TV Changed Nana Patekar's Life Forever
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Nana Patekar saved Rs 1.5 cr to buy car, TV report changed his life; helped 77 lakh farmers
Nana Patekar helped over 77 lakh farmers, 51,000 disaster-relief families and supported nearly 5,000 widows through the Naam Foundation. The actor died on Thursday at the age of 75.
Drink in hand, Rs 1.5-crore car on mind, but a news on TV changed Nana Patekar's life forever
Actor Nana Patekar had Rs 1.5 crore set aside for a luxury car when a TV news report on Maharashtra's drought-hit farmers made him rethink his plans. That evening in 2015 set him on a journey from helping farmers' widows to co-founding the NAAM Foundation, through which he worked towards tackling rural distress.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75. In addition to his acting in films, he also had a deep connection with farmers and rural families. He helped farming families and later founded the Naam Foundation. He also took an interest in farming himself.
Nana Patekar's legacy extends beyond acting, with significant contributions to Indian farmers and rural development through his Naam Foundation initiatives.
Nana Patekar, who passed away at the age of 75, was not only a great actor but also a true sympathizer who saved water and wiped the tears of farmers through 'Naam Foundation'.
Nana Patekar Passes Away: There was a severe drought in the state, many farmers ended their lives. This crisis was huge. At that time, Nana Patekar's sensitive mind was shaken. He set up the Naam Foundation with the help of actor Makarand Anaspure. Through it, he fought for drought relief. Baliraja will never forget him.
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