Renowned actor Nana Patekar has stepped forward to provide clarification in response to a viral video depicting him slapping a boy attempting to take a selfie. Patekar explained that the incident was part of a film sequence, and the individual involved was not recognized as an outsider at the time.
Addressing the video, Patekar stated, “A video is going viral where I have hit a boy. Though this sequence is a part of our film, we had one rehearsal…We were scheduled to have a second rehearsal. The director told me to begin. We were about to begin when the boy in the video came in. I didn’t know who he was; I thought he was one of our crew. So, I slapped him as per the scene and I told him to leave.”
After the incident, Patekar discovered that the individual was not part of the film crew. Expressing regret, he added, “Later, I came to know that he was not a part of the crew. So, I was going to call him back, but he ran away. Maybe his friend shot the video.”
Patekar emphasized that he has never refused anyone a photo and clarified that the incident was a mistake. He apologized, saying, “I have never said no to anybody for a photo. I don’t do this…This happened by mistake…If there is some misunderstanding, please forgive me…I will never do anything like this…”
The actor’s statement aims to provide context to the circumstances surrounding the viral video, attributing the incident to a misunderstanding during the filming process. Patekar reassures the public that he holds no intention of denying fans a photo and extends an apology for any confusion or distress caused by the incident.
