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Nana Patekar's ₹1 Fee Demand for Amitabh Bachchan Film
15 Oct
Summary
- Nana Patekar reportedly asked for ₹1 more than Amitabh Bachchan's fee.
- The two stars shared the screen only once in the 1999 film Kohram.
- Kamlesh Sawant lauded Nana Patekar's dialogue delivery impact on audiences.
The enduring impact of Nana Patekar on Hindi cinema, particularly his distinctive dialogue delivery, is being remembered. Actor Kamlesh Sawant recently shared an anecdote suggesting Patekar's unique fee negotiation for sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan.
According to Sawant's recollection, Patekar allegedly demanded ₹1 more than Bachchan's remuneration. This reportedly led to Patekar earning ₹1 crore and ₹1, while Bachchan received ₹1 crore for their sole collaboration.
This anecdote pertains to the 1999 film 'Kohram', which remains the only movie to feature both actors. Sawant noted that while he heard this story, its absolute truthfulness remains unconfirmed.
Beyond financial demands, Patekar's ability to command audience attention through his dialogues was a significant aspect of his career. Sawant described how Patekar could silence a theatre with his lines, a talent that drew audiences repeatedly to his films.
