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Nana Patekar

We’ve been hearing whispers in the industry for a while that Nana Patekar and TV actress Narayani Shastri are rather fond of each other.

A source says, “Nana and Narayani became very friendly during the making of Pak Pak Pakaak in which they acted together. Since then, they have kept in touch frequently. Nowadays, they even go out together quite often.”

Pak Pak Pakaak (2005) is a Marathi film about a young naughty boy and a ‘ghost’ who lives in a forest. Sai Paranjpe conceptualised the story and her son Gautam Joglekar directed the film.

Nana Patekar played an eccentric man, Bhootya; Saksham Kulkarni played the little boy, Chiklu and Narayani Shastri played Shaloo.

Narayani Shastri

When contacted, Narayani said, “I am not here to clarify anything to anybody. I am supposed to be simultaneously dating three men (read Nana Patekar, Gaurav Chopra and Anuj Saxena). Please leave me alone.”

On being probed further, Narayani added, “Nana and I are very good friends. We have been in touch after we worked together in Pak Pak Pakaak. When I get friendly with someone, I make it a point not to lose contact.”

Does she go out often with Nana? She said, “Yes, Nana and I go out together. But doesn’t the world do that? Why single me out?”

We then asked her what she likes about Nana. “I refuse to answer any more questions,” said an irritated Narayani.