Right from the door keeper at the gate to reception manager of the hotel, everyone wanted to please him. All the young artistes were keen on taking a photograph along with him. And, the invitees, were keen on listening to his speech, during the event to celebrate the success of his film ‘Natasamrat’. So much was the popularity of Nana Patekar, noticed on Sunday evening. Dressed up in simple white Pyjama and kurta, he stole the show, during the event.

Indeed, Nana had worked very hard to present the character of retired stage actor Appa Belvalkar created by well known playwright V.V.Shirwadkar, through his play ‘Natasamrat’. It was a lifetime role for the versatile actor and he lived up to the expectations of the director and the Marathi film audience, with his terrific performance. The film has broken all the records of previous Marathi films, as far the collections at ticket windows are concerned. In the first week itself, the film had gathered Rs.16 Crores and by the end of 10th day, they had crossed Rs.22 Crores, which speaks about the grand success attained by this film.

Both Nana Patekar and director Mahesh Manjrekar spoke on the occasion, when beautiful Mrunmayee Deshpande, made them talk about their experience, during the making of this film. The film had attained success, because many Non Marathi film lovers also saw this film and appreciated the subject and performances of the artistes. The entire team of ‘Natasamrat’ had assembled to celebrate the occasion, when they cut the cake, to share their happiness with well wishers and friends, who had come to greet them. Many dignitaries from Marathi film industry were present at this event.