Nana Patekar’s Marital Status and Relationship with Manisha Koirala
In the 1990s, Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala’s relationship was a topic of discussion. However, their love story didn’t have a happy ending. It was revealed that Nana was already married when he dated the actress. This unexpected turn created problems between them, leading to their breakup.
How Their Love Story Began
Nana and Manisha started dating during the shooting of their film ‘Agni Sakshi’ in 1996. Both were well-known and successful actors at the time. Manisha was emotionally vulnerable as she was healing from her breakup with Vivek Mushran. During the shoot, Nana was drawn to Manisha’s beauty and charming personality. They began spending more time together, often visiting each other’s homes, but kept their relationship private.
Nana Patekar’s Marital Status
When Nana started seeing Manisha, he was already married to Neelkanti. However, he and his wife were living separately due to personal differences. Despite the separation, Nana mentioned that they still supported each other during tough times. He had married Neelkanti in 1978, when he was just 27 years old. The couple also had two sons together.
Nana and Manisha’s Relationship Faced Challenges
After the success of ‘Agni Sakshi’, Nana and Manisha worked together again in ‘Khamoshi’. By then, their relationship was no longer a secret. However, problems began to surface when Nana reportedly became over-possessive. He started objecting to the actress’ bold outfits and her doing intimate scenes with co-actors. As mentioned by womansera.com, this led to frequent arguments between them. Another issue was that Nana wasn’t willing to divorce his wife to marry Manisha. This left Manisha uncertain about their future together.
Nana’s Alleged Affair with Ayesha Jhulka
Koiralas fears about her future with Nana turned true when he reportedly cheated on her with actress Ayesha Jhulka. According to a report by womansera.com, a source claimed that Manisha once caught Nana and Ayesha in an intimate moment behind closed doors. She was deeply hurt and even confronted Ayesha, asking her to stay away from Nana. After this, Manisha ended all ties with Nana and moved on with her life. Meanwhile, he showed no remorse and continued his relationship with Ayesha for some time.
Moving On After the Breakup
After her breakup with Nana, Manisha dated a few men, including Crispin Conroy, DJ Whosane, and Cecil Anthony. In 2010, she married Nepali businessman Samrat Dahal, but their marriage ended in just two years. Meanwhile, he returned to his first wife, Neelkanti, after the tragic death of their son. As of now, Nana lives with his wife and their younger son, Malhar Patekar.
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This article provides a simple look at the timeline of Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala’s incomplete love story.
Reference : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know/did-you-know-nana-patekar-was-married-when-he-dated-manisha-koirala/articleshow/120782106.cms
