Nana Patekar’s story of struggle is one of a kind. The actor, who has been in the industry for decades, has shared a heartwarming tale of friendship and support. Patekar’s friend, Ashok Saraf, a renowned Marathi actor, had helped him during his struggling days.
Saraf, who had started his career before Patekar, had already gained popularity. Despite his success, he never forgot his friend and continued to support him. Patekar has revealed that whenever Saraf would go for a play, he would give him a massage, for which he would pay five rupees.
The two actors had met while working in theater and had become close friends. Saraf would often take Patekar along with him to his performances, and in return, Patekar would give him a massage. This small gesture of kindness had become a routine for the two friends.
But that’s not all – Saraf would also intentionally lose at card games to Patekar, just so he could give him some money. Patekar was aware of Saraf’s strategy, but he would still accept the money due to his financial struggles.
One day, when Patekar was in dire need of money, Saraf went to his house with a blank check. Saraf told Patekar that he had 15,000 rupees in his account and asked him to take as much as he needed. Patekar took 3,000 rupees, and Saraf never asked him to return the money.
This story of friendship and support is a testament to the strong bond between Patekar and Saraf. Despite their successful careers, they have remained humble and kind to each other. Patekar’s tale of struggle and Saraf’s kindness is an inspiration to many, and their friendship is a reminder that true friends are always there to support each other, no matter what.