North India Statesman
Few cinematic performances have captured the vulnerability of human existence quite like Nana Patekar’s portrayal of veteran stage actor Ganpatrao Belwalkar in Mahesh Manjrekar’s landmark film Natsamrat (2016). Adapted from the celebrated Marathi play by V.V. Shirwadkar (Kusumagraj), the narrative delves deep into the tragic downfall of a celebrated artist …
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