Nana had reached Kashi for the shooting of the film Journey: After being slapped by a young man, he was trolled, and then he apologized to the people of Varanasi.

Bollywood's veteran actor Nana Patekar has had a deep connection with Kashi. He has been visiting Varanasi for shooting and film promotions. In 2023, a video of him at Dashashwamedh Ghat during the shooting of the film 'Journey' went viral. In the video, he was seen slapping a young man who had come to take a selfie. After this incident, Nana faced a lot of criticism on social media. Later, he released a video and clarified the situation, apologizing for his actions.