Source: City Air News

This Friday, on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, get ready for a special episode featuring the star cast of Vanvaas—Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma, Simrat Kaur, and writer-director Anil Sharma. The highlight of the evening will be when the iconic Nana Patekar takes the hot seat, captivating viewers with his engaging stories and wisdom. Playing for the Naam Foundation, Nana aims to raise awareness and funds to combat farmer suicides, a cause close to his heart.

In a heartwarming moment, Nana Patekar fondly recalled a story tied to the word "Nana", saying, “We were shooting for the movie Kohram, and one day, Amit ji came and was distributing sweets to everyone. I asked him, 'What’s the occasion?' and he said, 'My daughter just had a baby, main Nana ban gaya hu!'” The ever-humorous Nana, known for his wit, smiled and replied, “Kitne saal lag gaye, main toh Janam se Nana hu”. Nana Patekar also shared a touching memory involving the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, adding a personal and heartfelt moment to the conversation. He recalled, “One day, Amit ji came wearing a beautiful shirt. I complimented him and Amit ji told me that it belonged to Abhishek. Later that evening, Amit Ji left, my pack-up was a bit delayed. When I went to my vanity after my shoot, I found that same shirt hanging there. It’s still with me to this day."

Nana Patekar, who lives in his village now, is asked by Amitabh Bachchan when he realized that he should live in his village. Nana responds, “I am not from the industry. I am from a village, and I work here, then I go back. Main gaonkheda ka hu, aur wahin ka rahunga, wahin accha lagta hai.” Nana further tells the audience,“Just now when I went inside the room here on the set, I asked Mr Bachchan, "Why do you work so much? Come stay in the village for a week. Kamaal ka sukoon hai wahaan. He told me he works 12 hours a day, and I bow down to him for that.” Listening to him, an impressed AB admits, “Itna mann karta hai ke phir se ussi vatavaran main jaa kar rahein. Ab main samaj sakta hu aap waapas kyun gaye.” Amitabh Bachchan then asks Nana Patekar what a day in his village would look like, Nana says, "I wake up in the morning, I have built my own gym there. I have two cows and a bull, no need for anything else—I'm the one who does it all." (laughs) Breakfast, lunch - I cook all my meals myself. I'm a great cook, actually. I once thought if my film career didn’t work out, I would open a small hotel. But I’ve received so much more than I ever expected from life, Amit ji. My needs have become simple. In the evenings, I have books—some I’ve read, others I haven’t. I have four to five cupboards full of them. In the city, we have walls; in my village, I have mountains surrounding me, and I live right in the middle of it all. Itni aasan hai zindagi. There’s no alarm clock. The birds wake me up in the morning, and we even have peacocks visiting.”

Mr Bachchan adds, “You’ve truly enchanted me. I must visit you.” Nana Patekar responds, "Of course, please come. I always tell my friends that this house is not just mine, it’s yours too. It feels like home, so come and stay.”

Tune in for a memorable evening as Nana and Amitabh Bachchan bond over their incredible careers and shared experiences. This Friday, be sure to tune in to this special episode on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’ at 9 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.