The Economic Times

Nana Patekar death: Before stardom, he earned just Rs 35 a month for painting Bollywood film posters, walked 8 km daily to do it

Nana Patekar, who died at 75 after a cardiac arrest, had faced severe financial hardship as a teenager. At an early age, he began working to support his family, painting movie posters for 35 a month while walking 8 km every day to reach work. His journey from those difficult years to becoming a three-time National Award-winning actor offers a glimpse into the life he lived before stardom.