Renowned actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75. During a career spanning over four decades, he starred in films such as Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi, Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome.

But before becoming one of the most renowned actors in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Patekar endured immense financial hardship. His journey from earning just 35 rupees a month as a teenager to commanding over 1 crore rupees for a single film in the 1990s is one of Bollywood's most remarkable stories.

Nana Patekar used to earn Rs 35 per month at the age of 13.

Patekar himself recalled that he started working at just 13 years old. In a 1998 interview with Rediff, the actor said that he used to paint cinema posters and earn a daily meal and 35 rupees. "I was only 13 when I started painting cinema posters," Patekar said, recalling the time when he would walk several kilometers to get to work.

Patekar then entered the film
industry. He made his film debut with Gaman and later earned a reputation for playing strong, distinctive characters.

He found success with films like Ankush and Parinda. His work in Krantiveer earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor, while his performance in Agni Sakshi further cemented his position as one of the industry's leading performers.

In the 1990s, Nana Patekar's film fees reached Rs 1.25 crore.

By the mid-1990s, Patekar had become one of the highest-paid actors in Hindi cinema. Following the success of Agni Sakshi, Patekar's film fees reportedly reached ₹1.25 crore (₹1.25 crore).

How much was Nana Patekar's net worth?

There is no publicly verified figure of Patekar's net worth available from audited financial disclosures. However, several media reports have estimated his wealth to be in the range of several crores of rupees. A January 2025 Times of India report estimated his net worth to be around ₹80 crore and stated that he could earn ₹2–3 crore per film.

It is important to note that these figures are estimates, not independently verified financial data.

PC: Divya