Nana Patekar Did NOT Slap Man Taking Selfie, Says Anil Sharma, Shares the Truth

Earlier in the day, a video went viral, where actor Nana Patekar was seen slapping a man who was trying to take a selfie with him. The video that was shared on X and Reddit, featured the actor standing amid a massive crowd between takes when a man who seemed like a fan approached him. Nana then slapped him hard. Now Gadar 2 director who happened to be present there, revealed what exactly happened.

Speaking to Aaj Tak, Anil Sharma cleared the air regarding that incident and shared, “I have just come to know about this news. I was watching the same video just now. Nana has not hit anyone, rather that is a shot from my film. We were filming it on the road in the middle of Banaras, where a boy who comes near Nana has to be hit on the head. Shooting was going on and Nana also hit him.”

He further added, “But the crowd gathered there recorded it on their mobile cameras and then leaked the shot of the film. Now, Nana is being projected as a negative and rude actor on social media, which is completely wrong. Through Aaj Tak, I would request that the fans understand the truth of this video. This is a shot from the film. Nana has not hit anyone.”

It is reported that the incident took place Varanasi. It is claimed that Nana, who was accused in the #MeToo movement in India, was shooting for the film Journey when the incident took place. It was recently reported that the actor has been roped in to play a pivotal part in the film. The film is directed by Gadar and Gadar 2 fame Anil Sharma and also stars his son Utkarsh Sharma.

“As a filmmaker, my ‘Journey’ is all about crafting stories that touch the soul, and this film is no exception. It’s a tribute to the timeless appeal of a true family bond, and I’m thrilled to have the legendary actor, Nana Patekar on board with us, and with all the love that Utkarsh has received after the success of ‘Gadar 2’, to see this combined energy and artistry, I believe ‘Journey’ will be an unforgettable experience for our audience, filled with love and emotion,” the filmmaker said in a recent statement to the press.