Lecture Notes

Guest Lecture by Nana Patekar

Nana's improvisation in key scenes like the climax of Krantiveer and the child actor stabbing scene in Salaam Bombay.
Passion for deep involvement in roles, down to rewriting scenes for authentic portrayal.
Signature intense and emotional acting style, often derived from personal experiences and observations.
Experience with different directors revealed unique methodologies; respect for directors who allow freedom of expression.
Acknowledgement of method acting but rooted more in emotional realism.
Past comments on the importance of varied sad experiences to draw from as an actor.
Performance style blends elements from different theater and real-life practices.
Anecdotes about interactions with significant film personalities like Smita Patil, Amitabh Bachchan, directors N. Chandra, and others.
Experiences working in regional and Hindi cinema gave insight into diverse cinematic cultures.
Reflections on friendships and professional relationships in the film industry.

Personal anecdotes reflecting resilience and real-life challenges faced, especially failures and losses in personal and professional life.
Friendship with significant personalities outside cinema including political figures like Sharad Pawar and Narendra Modi before his premiership.
Experiences during significant national events like the Mumbai riots and the Kargil War; his participation as a member of the Quick Reaction Team.
Constant effort to live an uncomplicated, rich, and socially responsible life post-career success.

Establishment of Naam Foundation focusing on water conservation, farmers' welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Emphasis on self-reliance and grassroots-level involvement in social causes.
Reluctance to engage in politics despite offers; maintains a stance for direct social work instead.

Deep reflection on working ethics; valuing roles and social responsibilities equally over mere stardom attempts in the film industry.
Analysis of past actions and acceptance of mistakes but a forward-looking approach to improvement and learning.
Internal moral compass rooted in family teachings and respect for art.
Views on patriotism and national service shaped by personal experiences in conflict zones and dialogues with military personnel.
Engagement with contemporary actors, admiration for their art, while reminiscing lessons from older cinema legends.