When Nana Patekar Quit Films at Peak of His Career to Fight in Kargil War, Lost 20 Kg at the Front Serving Indian Army
- Nana Patekar received permission from Defence Minister George Fernandes to join Indian Army personnel during the 1999 Kargil War.
- Patekar said he spent about 60 days with Army personnel near the Line of Control, visiting Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla, and Sopore.
- He said he became part of a Quick Reaction Team and later helped at a military hospital in Srinagar.
- Patekar recalled that his weight fell from 76 kilograms to 56 kilograms during his time in the conflict zone.
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When Nana Patekar put acting on hold, join Army during Kargil war
Mumbai: At the height of the Kargil War in 1999, Nana Patekar put his acting career on hold and sought permission to join the Indian Army at the war front, a chapter of his life that the veteran actor recalled years later during his appearance on “Kaun Banega Crorepati”. Patekar, who died on Thursday at … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribi…
Nana Patekar's Kargil story: 60 days in uniform and training that changed everything
Nana Patekar's death has brought renewed focus to his little-known association with the Indian Army during the Kargil War. The episode showed that his connection with the forces extended well beyond his military roles on screen.
When Nana Patekar left films for Kargil War: Why Defence Minister allowed him to serve at frontline
Veteran actor Nana Patekar served at the Kargil frontline during the 1999 war. After receiving permission from then Defence Minister George Fernandes, he spent around 60 days with the Indian Army. He was part of an Army Quick Reaction Team (QRT) and also volunteered at a base military hospital in Srinagar. Read on to know all about it!
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