This veteran actor’s wedding budget was just Rs 750, hosted a small party for guests in Rs 24, the actor is…

In the world of showbiz, celebrity lives are always under the radar. Whether it’s their appearance on the red carpet, their post-gym paparazzi, or their interpersonal relationship, they are always under the public eye. But one personal event of celebrities that is not just limited to them but turns out to be a talking point for the town is celebrity weddings. A wedding in Bollywood is not merely a union of two lovers; rather, it’s an extravagant affair that calls the who’s who of Bollywood and top influential people and takes over the headlines the next day.

But long before, when Bollywood weddings were less pomp and show and more about the union of two people, there was one veteran celebrity who spent just Rs. 750 on his wedding.

Yes, you heard that right. The actor that we are talking about is none other than Nana Patekar. Patekar tied the knot at the age of 27. Before venturing into Bollywood, he was a theatre artist. who met his wife. Neelakanti during the theatre itself. Later, he started working in Marathi cinema and slowly came into Bollywood also.

A wedding for just Rs 750

In a throwback interview, Nana himself revealed the total budget of his wedding: “I had not thought of marriage before. But later I married Neelu (Neelakanti), whom I first met during theatre. It was the 70s when household ration used to cost just Rs 200. We spent Rs 750 on our wedding.” This budget entailed everything from venue cost to catering. Even though he got married long ago, this budget was considered modest even by the standards of that time.

A party worth Rs 24

Nana Patekar also revealed that his wife, Neelu, used to work in a bank then, and she was paid Rs. 2500 at that time. Nana used to earn through his shows. After their wedding, which cost around Rs 750, the duo also hosted a small party of Gold Spot soft drinks – a popular orange soda back in the day. which only cost them Rs. 24.

In a time where Bollywood celebrities take headlines for their extravagant celebration, Nana Patekar’s wedding stood out for its simplicity.

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