When Nana Patekar Quit Films at Peak of His Career to Fight in Kargil War, Lost 20 Kg at the Front Serving Indian Army
- Nana Patekar received permission from Defence Minister George Fernandes to join Indian Army personnel during the 1999 Kargil War.
- Patekar said he spent about 60 days with Army personnel near the Line of Control, visiting Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla, and Sopore.
- He said he became part of a Quick Reaction Team and later helped at a military hospital in Srinagar.
- Patekar recalled that his weight fell from 76 kilograms to 56 kilograms during his time in the conflict zone.
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Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75. He was not only a brilliant actor, but also a member of the Indian Territorial Army and a commando in the Kargil War. Let's find out the full story.
When Nana Patekar put acting on hold, join Army during Kargil war
Mumbai: At the height of the Kargil War in 1999, Nana Patekar put his acting career on hold and sought permission to join the Indian Army at the war front, a chapter of his life that the veteran actor recalled years later during his appearance on “Kaun Banega Crorepati”. Patekar, who died on Thursday at … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribi…
Nana Patekar dies at 75: ‘I am a good shooter’ - When actor recalled spending 60 days with Indian Army during Kargil War
During the 1999 Kargil War, Nana Patekar had spent around 60 days with soldiers. He had previously discussed it in a 2024 interview and shared that he was part of the QRT (Quick Reaction Team) in Kargil.
Nana Patekar's Kargil story: 60 days in uniform and training that changed everything
Nana Patekar's death has brought renewed focus to his little-known association with the Indian Army during the Kargil War. The episode showed that his connection with the forces extended well beyond his military roles on screen.
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