Nana Patekar finds himself embroiled in controversy following the circulation of a video depicting him apparently slapping a boy who approached him for a selfie. The seasoned actor is facing substantial backlash for his perceived aggressive conduct, with many branding him as excessively arrogant. The video, capturing the MeToo-accused actor’s actions, quickly went viral, sparking widespread criticism.
In an attempt to address the mounting scrutiny, Nana Patekar took to his social media platform, X account, to release a video dispelling the controversy. He asserted that the incident was part of a rehearsal for a film scene and emphasized that it was not a real slap. The actor also issued an apology for any offense caused by the video. However, despite his explanation and apology, a significant portion of online users remains skeptical, contending that he is not telling the truth.
Responses to Nana Patekar’s apology video have been polarized among netizens. Some commend him for offering an apology, while others dismiss it as insincere and criticize him for attempting to justify his actions. Notably, Nana Patekar was the initial target of MeToo allegations, spearheaded by former actress Tanushree Dutta in India.
Preceding Nana Patekar’s clarification, Anil Sharma, the director of Gadar 2, came forward to deny the accusations against the actor. Sharma asserted that the incident captured in the video was part of a scene being filmed for his movie. According to Sharma, the footage leaked due to the large crowd present during the shoot in Banaras. He clarified that Nana Patekar did not physically harm anyone and that the purported slap was scripted for the film.
