Nana Patekar and Sahid Kapoor did the movie “Paathshaala” for free
Acclaimed actor Nana Patekar who has always been known for his socially awakening roles refused to accept any fee for Eros International’s ‘Paathshaala’ and instead insisted that producer Shaira Khan donate the amount to a few charitable trusts that the actor has been involved with.
Confirming the news, producer Shaira Khan says, “Initially, he told us that we should make five cheques to cover his fee for the project. But when it was time to actually hand them over to him, he took us by surprise. He told us to issue the cheques in the names of the charitable organisations.”
Adds Shaira, “There is so much hearsay about Nana Patekar and the kind of person he is. But any such thoughts banished from my first meeting with him itself. For me, he is a sweetheart. He is great fun to work with. Shooting with him made us realize that Nana is a grossly misunderstood man. He will always remain an absolute delight for us.”