Nana Patekar is (born 1 January 1951 as Vishwanath Patekar) is a highly acclaimed Indian Actor and Filmmaker.

Born Vishwanath Patekar in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, to Dankar Patekar (a painter) and his wife Sangana Patekar. He is an alumnus of the Sir J. J. institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai.During his college years he was active in inter collegiate dramatics. After graduating he has starred in a number of Bollywood movies with some of the most prominent film directors of Bollywood. He is married to Neelakanti Patekar, and they have a son Malhar Patekar.

Filmography :

Actor:

1. Welcome (2007/I)
2. Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
3. Hattrick (2007)
4. The Pool (2007)
5. Yahan Ke Hum Sikander (2007)
6. Yatra (2006)
7. Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
8. Taxi No. 9 2 11 (2006)
9. Bluffmaster! (2005)
10. Apaharan (2005)
11. Pak Pak Pakaak (2005)
12. Ab Tak Chhappan (2004)
13. Aanch (2003)
14. Darna Mana Hai (2003)
15. Bhoot (2003)
16. Shakthi: The Power (2002)
17. Vadh (2002)
18. Tarkieb (2000)
19. Gang (2000)
20. Kohram (1999)
21. Hu Tu Tu (1999)
22. Wajood (1998)
23. Yugpurush: A Man Who Comes Just Once in a Way (1998)
24. Yeshwant (1997)
25. Ghulam-E-Musthafa (1997)
26. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
27. Agni Sakshi (1996)
28. Hum Dono (1995)
29. Krantiveer (1994)
30. Angaar (1992)
31. Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992)
32. Tirangaa (1992)
33. Diksha (1991)
34. Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991)
35. Disha (1990)
36. Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen (1990)
37. Parinda (1989)
38. Salaam Bombay! (1988)
39. Sagar Sangam (1988)
40. Trishagni (1988)
41. Pratighaat (1987)
42. Aaj Ka Robin Hood (1987)
43. Andha Yudh (1987)
44. Avam (1987)
45. Mohre (1987)
46. Sutradhar (1987)
47. Ankush (1986)
48. Sheela (1986)
49. Aaj Ki Awaz (1984)
50. Giddh: The Vulture (1984)
51. Bhalu (1980)
52. Gaman (1978)
Music Department:
1. Aanch (2003) (playback singer)
2. Wajood (1998) (playback singer)
3. Yeshwant (1997) (playback singer)
Director:
1. Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991)
Writer:
1. Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991) (screenplay) (story)