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When Nana left Big B moved on why he chose village life over glamour

'Me industry se nahi hoon': When Nana Patekar left Amitabh Bachchan moved on why he chose village life over Bollywood glamour

A heartwarming clip from Nana Patekar’s appearance on Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’ has resurfaced on the internet and is going viral. In the video, the veteran actor opened up about why he chose to leave the glamour of the film industry behind and return to his village. The ‘Welcome’ actor’s simple and grounded response has struck a chord with audiences.

Nana Patekar’s advice about life on KBC 16

The clip making the rounds on social media featured a candid exchange between two of Bollywood’s most respected veterans, Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar. When Big B asked the ‘Welcome 2’ actor why he chose to walk away from the fame and success of the film industry to return to village life, his answer was as humble as it was memorable.Responding to Amitabh’s question, Nana Patekar said, “I don’t really belong to the film industry. I come here, do my work, and then run back. I’ve never been someone who attends parties here. That lifestyle doesn’t appeal to me. It’s just not who I am. I come from a village, and I will always remain a village man. That’s where I feel most at home.”Visibly moved, Amitabh Bachchan responded warmly, saying, “It makes us very proud to see that.” Nana Patekar went on to share a piece of life wisdom that resonated deeply with viewers. He said, “Amit ji, I received far more than I ever wished for. Life has given me a lot. When your needs are limited, everything becomes much easier. I truly enjoy that life. In the city, people have walls around their homes. Where I live, we have mountains around us, and we live amidst them. Life is so simple there.”An appreciative Amitabh replied, “That’s a wonderful thing you’ve said,” a sentiment echoed by the studio audience and now by thousands of viewers online.

More about Nana Patekar

On the work front, Nana Patekar was last seen in the film ‘O’Romeo’, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The movie was released in theatres in February this year.

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