India, Oct. 8 -- Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75, leaving behind a career that defied the usual rules of the film industry. He was never an actor who needed to play the conventional hero to command attention. Last year, actor Paresh Rawal offered a glimpse into the rare stature Nana enjoyed, even as a character artiste. He recalled a time when Nana demanded Rs.1 crore for a role, a figure even leading heroes were hesitant to ask for at the time, and remarkably, he got it. Paresh also shared a hilarious anecdote that perfectly captured Nana's unapologetic personality.

In a conversation with Lallantop in 2025, Paresh spoke about what set Nana apart from other character artistes and recalled the incident involving the produ...