# Nana Patekar's Epic Scolding of Pankaj Tripathi: "Tu Yaha Kya Kar Raha? I'll Beat You!" **Imagine the sets of Rajinikanth's powerhouse film *Kaala***—a whirlwind of superstar energy, gritty drama in Mumbai's Dharavi, and suddenly, veteran actor **Nana Patekar** spots **Pankaj Tripathi** in a tiny cop role. His reaction? Pure fire: "Pankaj, what are you doing here? You're already a big star—do this again, and I'll beat you!"[1] This gem of a story came straight from Nana Patekar's mouth during an exclusive **News18 Showsha interview**, where he dished on the importance of actors knowing their worth.[1] Directed by Pa. Ranjith, *Kaala* (2018) starred **Rajinikanth** as the unyielding leader Karikaalan, defending his slum community against land grabbers.[2][4] Nana chewed up the screen as the slimy politician Haridev Abhyankar, delivering a "meaty role" that showcased his villainous chops with subtle menace instead of his usual bombast.[2] And Pankaj? He popped up briefly as the obliging cop Patil, aiding the antagonists' shady bhoomi poojans—blink, and you'd miss him.[2] Nana was floored. Spotting Pankaj on set, he pulled no punches: "Kaala naam ki film kar raha tha Rajinikanth anna ke saath. Pankaj Tripathi ek bahut chhota sa role kar raha tha, police officer jaisa."[1] Translation? They were shooting *Kaala* with Rajinikanth, and Pankaj was slumming it in a small part. When Nana grilled him—"Why such a small role?"—Pankaj shrugged it off: "No, you are here, anna is here... I wanted to work with you people."[1] Nana wasn't buying it. "Tu bahut bada actor hai. Hamare saath kaam karke tu bada nahi hoga, tu pehle se hi bada hai. Dobara kabhi aise role kiye na, main maaroonga tujhe!"[1] In essence: You're huge already—don't undervalue yourself, or else! It's a masterclass in **self-respect in Bollywood**, where even stars like Pankaj (now a national treasure in hits like *Mirzapur* and *Stree*) can get starstruck by Rajini and Nana's gravitas.[1] Nana's advice rings true today: True talent demands roles that match its fire, not cameos for clout. This anecdote humanizes these legends—raw, real, and roaring with passion.
*Bollywood shoot vibes: Intensity meets legend status (Unsplash free stock image)*
Citations
1.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/nana-patekar-scolded-pankaj-tripathi-for-acting-in-rajinikanths-kaala-tu-yaha-kya-kar-raha-exclusive-ws-l-9964321.html
2.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/090618/kaala-movie-review-theres-not-enough-rajini-magic.html
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/karan-johar-broke-into-tears-when-a-troll-commented-hes-denied-his-children-a-mother-it-made-me-question-/articleshow/129611587.cms
4.https://m.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/kaala-movie-review-a-near-perfect-pa-ranjith-film-starring-rajinikanth/story-h7aLJ3GGernKjbsIdcP8ON.html
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment
6.https://www.news18.com/topics/regional-cinema/
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/iranian-army-warns-strike-on-pro-opposition-iran-international-evil-and-satanic-network/videoshow/129611763.cms
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