Nana Patekar’s tricep dips at the age of 76 have taken the internet by storm
A video of actor Nana Patekar doing tricep dips has gone viral on social media. Celebrities including Shilpa Shetty and Badshah have reacted to the clip on Instagram.
A video of veteran actor Nana Patekar doing tricep dips has gone viral on social media. The clip shared by photographer-producer Atul Kasbekar on Instagram shows the 76-year-old completing the exercise smoothly.
This post quickly gained attention on social media. Many viewers focused on his strength and form during the workout.
power display at 76
In the clip, Patekar is seen exercising in shorts and a white vest, with a gamchha (dupatta) around his neck. He does tricep dips on the bar with ease, and the video ends with him smiling at the camera.
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Sharing the video, Kasbekar wrote, “A-ho Nana Saheb…!!! You made me reset my fitness goals!!! That’s #NanaPatekar ji. He’s 76. He’s cranking out tricep dips on the bar. He’s 15 (I started recording late) (sic).”
Kasbekar also explained why the entire set was not recorded. “I’ve been slow on the draws for a few days,” he wrote.
Industry and fans react
This post drew reactions from many celebrities. Actors Shilpa Shetty, Rahul Dev and Vineet Kumar commented on the video. Rapper Badshah also reacted to the clip.
Fans also joined in to give their reactions in the comments. One user wrote, “Nana sir, what an inspiration.” Another said, “This is amazing”. A third commented, “This is awesome, especially at 76.” A fourth wrote: “Pure strength.. inspiring.” Much of the discussion around the clip focused on Patekar’s strength and fitness.
recent work
On the work front, Nana Patekar was spotted earlier this year o’romeoCo-starring Shahid Kapoor and Trupti Dimri. He also made an appearance in the series Subedar.