Nana Patekar took up a gun and reached the border, served with the army for 60 days in the Kargil War.
Nana Patekar has passed away. He died of cardiac arrest at the age of 75. He was one of those actors who was considered not only a hero on screen but also a hero in real life. Nana Patekar has passed away. He died of cardiac arrest at the age of 75. He was one of those actors who was considered not only a hero on screen but also a hero in real life. During the 1999 Kargil War, Nana Patekar even accompanied the army to the border. For this, he had to obtain special permission from the then Defense Minister, George Fernandes. Nana Patekar served as a Major with the Maratha Light Infantry for approximately 60 days. During this time, he frequently accompanied soldiers on border patrols. He spent time with them in combat zones, encouraging them and spending time with them. Took army training for 3 years Nana Patekar has a long history with the military. He joined the Territorial Army in 1988 and was made an honorary captain. He underwent military training with the Maratha Light Infantry an...