The Economic Times

Nana Patekar left Bollywood, joined Indian Army's fight against Pakistan during 1999 Kargil War after receiving Defence Minister George Fernandes' special permission to fight near LoC

Nana Patekar Army: Actor Nana Patekar stepped away from films in 1999 to serve as an honorary captain in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. He got special permission from Defence Minister George Fernandes and was posted in some of the most sensitive conflict zones along the Line of Control.