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Nana Patekar's 'Natsamrat Curse' Fear Revealed
9 Oct
Summary
- Nana Patekar feared the 'Natsamrat curse' due to actor deaths.
- He refused stage role, citing emotional toll and actor mortality.
- Patekar discussed death, humorously noting funeral wood readiness.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar had previously discussed what has become known as the 'Natsamrat curse.' This refers to a perceived pattern where actors who portrayed the titular character in the renowned Marathi play tragically died from heart attacks. Patekar himself, who later starred in the 2016 film adaptation, disclosed that he declined the opportunity to perform the role on stage.
His apprehension stemmed from the profound emotional intensity required for the stage performance. Patekar suggested that fully immersing oneself in such a demanding role could significantly shorten an actor's life. He cited esteemed actors like Dr. Shriram Lagoo, Dutta Bhatt, and Chandrakant Gokhale, who had previously embodied the character on stage, as his inspirations.
In separate discussions, Patekar also spoke with stark candor about his own mortality. He revealed in a 2023 interview that he had prepared the wood for his cremation, referring to it as his final possession. He humorously contemplated the practicalities, even joking about mistaking the smoke from his funeral pyre for people crying over his death.
