Nana Patekar's biggest unfulfilled dream was to build a simple house on the sea shore in his birthplace Murud-Janjira. Apart from this, he wanted to host the 1983 World Cup winning team and expand his social campaign for farmers across the country.
Nana Patekar's unfulfilled dream: A small house on the sea shore, which could never be built Mumbai. Indian cinema's veteran actor Nana Patekar will always be remembered for his strong acting, simplicity and social service. But there was also a dream related to his life, which remained unfulfilled till the end. This dream was not of a luxurious bungalow or property worth crores, but of building a simple house on the sea shore of his birthplace Murud-Janjira (Raigad, Maharashtra). Nana Patekar's childhood was spent in Murud-Janjira. He often used to say that he had a deep emotional connection with the ocean waves and his village. According to public reports, he had even purchased land to fulfill this dream. His wish was to take time out from the busy film life and spend a large part of his life in peace and simplicity. However, this dream could never be realized due to films, social work and other responsibilities. After his demise, this unfulfilled wish is again in the news and people are considering it as a symbol of the simplicity of his personality. The hosting of the 1983 World Cup winning team also remained incomplete. Nana Patekar was also a big fan of cricket. His wish was to invite the players of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup to his Pune farmhouse and organize a special event in their honour. But this plan also could not be completed. Nana Patekar, dreaming of running a big campaign for farmers, had established 'Naam Foundation' with actor Makrand Anaspure. This organization works to help farmers and rural families. Those close to him say that he wanted to take this campaign to a wider level across the country. This dream also remained unfulfilled with his demise. Simplicity was his biggest identity. Despite having assets worth crores of rupees, Nana Patekar always lived a simple life. He stayed away from ostentation and often came forward to help farmers, soldiers and needy people. This is why his fans remember him not only as an actor but also as a sensitive human being. Conclusion: Nana Patekar's life is an example of the fact that the biggest identity of a person is not his wealth, but his dreams, his values and his contribution towards the society. His dream of a small house on the sea shore may have remained unfulfilled, but his legacy of acting, simplicity and social service will always be alive in the hearts of people.