Nana Patekar himself revealed once that he was waiting at a traffic signal when a transgender person approached his car, danced for him and asked him for money. He also got down and danced.
Sarika Sharma
October 09, 2026 / 12:11 IST
Still of Nana Patekar’s Le Main Bhi Nacha scene.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar was always known for his intense performances, memorable dialogues and an acting style that was distinctly his own. But beyond the serious roles, he also had a knack for comedy which he proved with the Welcome series.
And thanks to his impeccable comic timing several of his film scenes found a second life as viral memes on social media. One such moment is the popular ‘Le Main Bhi Nacha’ scene from his 2010 film Tum Milo Toh Sahi.
But not many would know that this scene was actually inspired by an incident from Nana Patekar’s own life.
He had himself once revealed this during an interview with Radio City. He explained how an unexpected encounter at a traffic signal eventually became part of the film and now it has gone viral in the era of reels.
Recalling the incident, Nana Patekar then said he was waiting at a traffic signal when a transgender person approached his car, danced for him and asked him for money. The person recognised him as an actor and encouraged him, saying he would go on to do good films.
“The scene actually happened to me once. I was at a signal, and a eunuch came and danced for me. He started asking me for money, saying, ‘Tu hero hai, achhe films karega’ and all. Since it was a signal and all the vehicles were stopped, I came out of my car and danced for him and asked for money.”
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Tum Milo Toh Sahi was relessed in 2010 and it had Nana Patekar in a lighter role that allowed audiences to see a different side of the actor who was till then known for his serious performances.
Now in the era of reels, the ‘Le Main Bhi Nacha’ sequence has become popular online and many viewers share it as a reaction clip and often use it in memes.
Nana Patekar was widely admired for his intense roles in films such as Parinda, Krantiveer and Ab Tak Chhappan, but his comic moments have also continued to find new audiences all thanks to social media.
Remembering Nana Patekar’s legacy
Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donaje, Pune, on October 8, 2026. His son, Malhar Patekar, performed the last rites.
Nana Patekar has made a place for himself in the Hindi and Marathi cinema in a career that spans several decades.
He then went on to win three National Film Awards and was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2013.
Sarika Sharma is Editor, Entertainment, MoneyControl.com. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of entertainment journalism.
first published: Oct 9, 2026 12:08 pm
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