Nana Patekar makes Priyan quit smoking

He used to be a chain smoker but managed to kick the butt (and alcohol) nearly four years ago. And now, Nana Patekar, who is working closely with director Priyadarshan on Percept Pictures' Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, has succeeded in influencing Priyan (as Priyadarshan is fondly called), who used to be a heavy smoker, to give up the habit.
Self-professed teetotaller Nana told TOI, "Priyan is like a little child. He is so excited by his film that he lives and breathes it, and doesn't take care of his health. I had asked him to quit smoking but when Priyan met me this time and told me he is indeed quitting the addiction, I felt very happy. Smoking kills you."
Asked how he managed to quit smoking and drinking, Nana said, "It happened suddenly. One morning, I just got up and said, 'No more cigarettes.'" We do hope Priyan sticks to his decision.