Drishyam 3 actor Kamlesh Sawant expressed his sorrow over Nana Patekar's demise, sharing anecdotes about his remarkable career. He highlighted an instance where Patekar allegedly requested Rs 1 more than Amitabh Bachchan's fee.

Sawant credited Patekar with revolutionizing dialogue delivery in Bollywood, which engaged audiences more than music during that time. Additionally, he acknowledged Patekar’s work through the NAAM Foundation to improve water access in Maharashtra.

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