Nana Patekar’s sudden death left the entire industry heartbroken. His passing has also brought back his past relationships into the limelight, including his romance with Manisha Koirala. Now, his old statement on the ‘pain’ after the breakup with the actress has resurfaced.
Nana Patekar once reflected on the ‘pain’ after breaking up with Manisha Koirala
Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala’s relationship was one of the most talked-about subjects in the film tabloids back in the 1990s. Although the two actors rarely spoke publicly about their personal lives, it was Nana’s heartbreaking confession during an interview that has now resurfaced after his death.
Nana once opened up about the emotional toll of their breakup in a 1997 interview. He revealed that his breakup with Manisha Koirala was one of the most difficult chapters of his life. In the candid interview, Nana spoke about the pain he experienced after their relationship ended. The actor asserted that one needs to go through such pain to understand it, because there are no words that can ever amount to what he feels. He was quoted as saying:
“It’s a very difficult phase. You have to experience it to know the pain. I can’t find words to describe the pain I went through. Please, let’s not talk about this. I miss Manisha.”
For those who are not aware, Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala shared the screen in several films, including Khamoshi and Agni Sakshi. While Nana won a National Film Award for the latter, the two reportedly ended their relationship while working on Yug Purush. However, despite the separation, the actor felt extremely deeply for Manisha.
In the interview, he spoke warmly about Manisha Koirala and her prowess as an actor. Nana Patekar called his ex-girlfriend’s talent a blessing and compared her to a kasturi hiran. He admitted that the actress is yet to realise that she doesn’t need to keep up with anyone. He was quoted as saying:
“Manisha has an inborn talent. She’s the most sensitive actress around. She’s like a kasturi hiran; she still has to realise that she doesn’t need to keep pace with anyone. She has it all, and that’s more than enough.”
Nana Patekar was heartbroken when Manisha Koirala spoke about her struggles
Manisha Koirala was going through a rough patch in her personal life during the 1990s. Years later, when she published her memoir, Healed, she also reflected on some of the toughest chapters of her life, including how she turned to alcohol to cope with the pressure she was facing.
She recalled, “To take my mind off shoots, to numb myself, I started drinking. If I was on a diet, it would be vodka.” Nana Patekar also expressed concern about Manisha Koirala’s health. In the 1997 interview, he revealed that watching her struggle was extremely painful for him and said:
“I can barely hold back the tears when I see what she’s doing to herself. Maybe I don’t have the right to say anything about her today.”
For the unversed, Nana Patekar was married to Neelkanthi Patekar at the time, but they lived separately. However, they never got divorced. Manisha Koirala went on to marry businessman Samrat Dahal in 2010, but the marriage ended two years later. After Nana’s death, Manisha also paid tribute to the actor on Instagram and acknowledged his contribution to the craft.
Nana passed away on October 8, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest. The actor was laid to rest with full State honours at his farmhouse in Pune on Thursday night. Nana Patekar’s last rites took place at 11:30 PM with his family and friends present to pay their respects.
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