Nana Patekar Clarifies Controversial Slapping Incident During Film Shoot; Watch Video

Popular actor Nana Patekar recently addressed a video that went viral, showing him slapping a young man attempting to take a selfie. In an Instagram video, Nana Patekar shared his perspective on the incident, explaining that it was part of a film rehearsal. He regretted any misunderstanding and emphasized that he never intended to harm anyone.

What Happened in The Viral Video?

Nana Patekar recounted the incident, stating that a person approached him from behind during a film rehearsal, questioning his hat and using inappropriate language. Reacting to the rehearsal scenario, Nana slapped the individual, believing him to be part of the team. Later, it was discovered that the person was not associated with the film crew, leading to confusion.

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Nana Patekar's Clarification of the video

Nana Patekar clarified that he was unaware of the person's identity at the time and thought he was part of the film shoot. He expressed regret for the unintended incident, asserting that he had never intentionally harmed anyone and apologized if there was any misunderstanding. Nana also mentioned that the incident was unintentional and a result of the person's unexpected intrusion during the rehearsal.

Stars won't exist without fans....Fans should also avoid taking selfies with these egoistic stars...What is this #Nanapatekar ji???#Prabhas never did like this in his entire career even after getting PAN Indian stardom with #Baahubali ....#Salaar pic.twitter.com/Mb6dIFkzzw

— Tolly hub (@tolly_hub) November 15, 2023

Towards the end of the video, Nana Patekar extended an apology, stating that if the young man involved comes forward, he is willing to apologize in person. He emphasized that he holds no ill will and explained that the incident occurred due to a misunderstanding. Nana praised the people of Kashi, where the film shoot took place, for their support and mentioned that he had not faced any difficulties during the shoot.

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