This Is What Makes Him Nana Patekar: Vishal Bhardwaj After 'O'romeo' Event Exit

2026-01-21 09:03:59

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Mumbai- Nana Patekar is that kid in the class who bullies everyone but also entertains, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj said on Wednesday, explaining the veteran actor's decision to leave the trailer launch event of“O Romeo” after it was delayed for an hour.

Patekar, 75, was spotted by the cameramen outside the venue here but was absent from the main event, which was attended by Bhardwaj, Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.

After the film's trailer was unveiled, reporters asked Bhardwaj about Patekar's absence.

“In a class, we've often had someone who bullies other kids, but also entertains, and yet everyone wants to be around him. So, Nana is that person. Our friendship is of 27 years but we're working for the first time together.

“If he was here, it would've been fun. But in his signature style he said, 'Mujhe ek gaanta wait karaya, main jaa raha hoon'. We didn't say anything because this is what makes him Nana Patekar,” Bhardwaj told reporters.

“O'Romeo” marks Bhardwaj and Kapoor's fourth collaboration after“Kaminay”,“Haider” and“Rangoon” but it is for the first time that he has collaborated with Patekar. Bhardwaj said when Patekar's first film came out, he was in school and was completely taken aback by the actor's performance.

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