India, Oct. 8 -- The style of acting that Nana Patekar brought to Bollywood in the 1980s was unprecedented. In an industry where slowness of dialogue delivery and 'thehraav' were rewarded, Nana brought the angst and rage of the 80s, channelling them through his fast-talking and imbuing his characters with unusual quirks and ticks. This led to him winning three National Film Awards in a nine-year period. The films and the performances that won him these prestigious awards were as diverse and different as they could be. A look at the three stellar performances that made Nana Patekar a three-time National Award winner.

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