According to Ashish Shelar, the decision was made in recognition of Nana Patekar's immense contribution to Marathi theatre, as well as Marathi and Hindi cinema.
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According to Ashish Shelar, the decision was made in recognition of Nana Patekar's immense contribution to Marathi theatre, as well as Marathi and Hindi cinema.
