India, Oct. 8 -- Nana Patekar's death at 75 has brought renewed attention to the actor's life both on and off screen. While audiences remember him for films such as Krantiveer, Parinda, Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome, his family life remained considerably more private. One person who has often been mentioned in that context is Neelakanti Patekar, Nana's wife and an accomplished Marathi actress in her own right.

So, who is Neelakanti Patekar? And what happened to her marriage with Nana?

Who Is Neelakanti Patekar?

Neelakanti Patekar is an actress associated primarily with Marathi theatre and cinema. Her career began long before she became known publicly as Nana Patekar's wife. She worked in theatre and films and received the Maharashtra Sta...