Nana Patekar
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Nana Patekar's career is marked by an extraordinary string of achievements that few actors can match. He is the only performer in Indian cinema to have won Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Villain categories, a testament to his incredible range. His three National Film Awards place him among the most honored actors in the country, with wins for Parinda, Krantiveer, and Agni Sakshi. In 2013, he received the Padma Shri, recognizing his contributions to cinema and the arts. Beyond awards, Patekar's service in the Indian Army during the Kargil War and his philanthropic work through the Naam Foundation demonstrate a commitment to his nation and community that goes far beyond the screen.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Shri
India's fourth-highest civilian honour, awarded for his contributions to cinema and arts.
Honorary Lieutenant Colonel
Served with the Maratha Light Infantry from 1990 to 2013, including involvement in the 1999 Kargil War.
Raj Kapoor Award
Received the award with a cash prize of ₹10,00,000, which he donated entirely to drought relief in Maharashtra.
Records & Feats
Only actor to win Filmfare Awards in Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Villain categories
Nana Patekar is the only performer in Indian cinema to have achieved this unique sweep of Filmfare Awards across these three categories.
Three National Film Awards for acting
Patekar has won three National Film Awards, for Parinda (1989), Krantiveer (1994), and Agni Sakshi (1996), placing him among the most decorated actors in Indian cinema.