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Nana Patekar Rules Out Politics, Quips About Cow‑Dung Incident
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar reiterated he will never enter politics, joking that he would have to label a party member’s cow‑dung consumption as ‘shrikhand’ in front of the media.
Bollywood veteran Nana Patekar has once again dismissed any prospect of joining politics, stating that his career will remain confined to films and theatre. In a recent interview, the actor emphasized his disinterest in the political arena, citing personal principles and a desire to stay away from partisan battles.
Patekar added a humorous remark to underline his stance, saying that if a member of his hypothetical party were to eat cow dung, he would be forced to publicly call it "shrikhand" – a popular Indian sweet – to save face. The quip highlighted his characteristic bluntness and satirical take on political absurdities.
The actor’s comments have sparked discussion on social media, with fans and commentators noting his consistent refusal to align with any political group. While the statement carries a light‑hearted tone, it reinforces Patekar’s long‑standing position of staying out of electoral politics.
Patekar added a humorous remark to underline his stance, saying that if a member of his hypothetical party were to eat cow dung, he would be forced to publicly call it "shrikhand" – a popular Indian sweet – to save face. The quip highlighted his characteristic bluntness and satirical take on political absurdities.
The actor’s comments have sparked discussion on social media, with fans and commentators noting his consistent refusal to align with any political group. While the statement carries a light‑hearted tone, it reinforces Patekar’s long‑standing position of staying out of electoral politics.