The Economic Times

Smita Patil forced Nana Patekar to enter Bollywood through Aaj Ki Awaz, years later he rejected to launch his own son Malhar as an actor

Nana Patekar has said Smita Patil pushed him toward films after he was happy doing plays, recommending his name for Aaj Ki Awaaz and staying close to him until her death. Years later, when his son Malhar wanted to act, Patekar refused to launch him.