Nana Patekar has been a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry, known for his versatile acting and contributions to cinema. However, his life has been marked by several controversies. From allegations of inappropriate behavior on film sets to involvement in disputes with fellow actors, his journey has been a mix of acclaim and contention, capturing the attention of both fans and the media. His relationships with actress Manisha Koirala became much talked about at that time.
They both met on the set of the film ‘Agni Sakshi’ in 1996. They discreetly started dating when the filming of the movie began.
Following ‘Agni Sakshi,’ both of them were also seen together in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film ‘Khamoshi,’ and their on-screen pairing had won everyone’s hearts at that time.
A short while later, Manisha publicly confirmed that she and Patekar were dating, and the actor agreed. Nana’s wife Neelakanti and he were not living together at that time.
Both Nana and Manisha are renowned for their artistry as well as their intense personalities; they often engaged in arguments.
Despite being deeply in love with each other, Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala were not inclined to marry. There are rumors that Nana was dating actress Ayesha Jhulka.
Their relationship hit a rough patch when Manisha allegedly found Nana alone in a room with Ayesha.
According to a report by MensXP, as soon as she caught the two of them together, things escalated dramatically. She immediately directed her anger towards Ayesha, shouting, “Get off my man, you bi**h. After this incident, a distance grew between Manisha and Nana.
Later, while talking to Filmfare, the Krantiveer actor revealed how much he misses Manisha.
He said, “She is the most sensitive actress around. She is like a Kasturi Hiran, she still needs to realize that she doesn’t need to keep pace with anyone. She has it all and that’s more than enough. I can barely hold back the tears when I see what she’s doing to herself. Maybe I don’t have anything to say about her today! A breakup is a very difficult phase. You have to experience it to know the pain. I can’t describe the pain I went through. Please, let’s not talk about this. I miss Manisha!”