Overview

• Actor Paresh Rawal recounted Nana Patekar’s groundbreaking demand for ₹1 crore as a character actor, a move that challenged industry norms and was ultimately accepted by producers.
• Rawal shared a humorous story where Patekar made a producer wash dishes after serving him mutton, reflecting his assertive personality.
• The anecdotes were revealed in an April 2025 interview with The Lallantop, emphasizing Patekar’s unique approach to power dynamics in Bollywood.
• Patekar’s ₹1 crore fee demand came at a time when even leading actors hesitated to ask for such amounts, making it a landmark moment in Hindi cinema.
• Rawal and Patekar’s professional partnership spans decades, with collaborations in films like Krantiveer (1994), Welcome (2007), and Welcome Back (2015).