Mumbai: After the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, his family is continuously in the headlines. Now his son Malhar Patekar has expressed his views on the old controversies related to his father, family relationships and discussions taking place on social media. Without taking the name of Tanushree Dutta, Malhar said that the matter which is being raised again and again has already ended at the legal level. He also expressed displeasure over the speculations regarding the personal life of the family. According to Malhar, not sharing family photos on social media does not mean that there was no love or affection between them.
What did Malhar say about the controversy related to Tanushree Dutta?
In an interview, Malhar reacted to the old controversy and said that the position of the court has been clarified on the matter which is being discussed again. He said that despite this some people are continuously raising this issue. Commenting on such people, Malhar said that she does not want to say anything about this and the truth will remain in its place. His statement has come amid the recent statements of Tanushree Dutta. It is noteworthy that Tanushree had earlier accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment during the shooting of the film ‘Horn OK Please’. The police had filed a closure report in this case in 2019.
Was the relationship between Nana and his family not good?
Malhar also responded to the ongoing discussions on social media regarding the family. He said that since childhood he got the strength from his parents to face difficult situations. It doesn’t matter to him what outsiders think about his family. According to him, the family members were emotionally attached to each other and he always received everyone’s love. Malhar also said that not sharing family photos on social media should not be considered a sign of distance in relationships.
How was the relationship between Nana and his wife?
Nana Patekar and his wife Neelkanti Patekar were living separately for a long time. On the questions raised in this regard, Malhar said that despite living separately, relations between his parents were good. Referring to the relationship of about 38-39 years, he said that what is seen from outside is not necessarily the same in reality. Malhar also objected to the discussions spreading about his father’s health. According to him, some member of the family always stayed with Nana and he was quite active. Malhar told that his father used to exercise for about two and a half hours every day.
What did Malhar say after remembering his father’s last days?
Recalling the incident of October 8, Malhar said that Nana was in Goa at that time, while he himself was in Pune. According to him, when the father felt uneasy, he first sent a message and, after some time, called. Family members reached him, but it was too late. Malhar said that he got a call from his mother at around five in the morning. Recalling that moment, he said that he did not understand what happened next and it felt as if the whole world around him had stopped.
Why was Nana Patekar keeping distance from films?
According to Malhar, Nana was getting bored of playing the same characters. He wanted to create new stories and was constantly trying to improve himself as an artist. He believed that effective acting does not always require long or heavy dialogues. Malhar said that apart from films, Nana also had a keen interest in social work. He was focusing on work related to farmers and schools in Kashmir.
It is clear from Malhar’s statement that in this difficult time, he wants to give more importance to his father’s real relationships and work than the speculations spreading about his father’s legacy and his family’s personal life.
