Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Kohli and Tendulkar Mourn Veteran Actor Nana Patekar
Actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75.
The article says he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Cricket star Virat Kohli said Patekar was a great actor whose work would be remembered for generations.
Sachin Tendulkar said Patekar was honest and down-to-earth.
He also praised how real Patekar’s characters felt in Marathi and Hindi films.
Patekar had once said that Kohli was his favourite cricketer.
He joked that when Kohli got out early, it could spoil his appetite.
Both cricketers expressed sadness and offered condolences to Patekar’s family and loved ones.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 after a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
Patekar died at 5:20 a.m. on Thursday, according to the article.
Virat Kohli called Patekar a legend of Indian cinema and said his work would inspire generations.
Sachin Tendulkar remembered Patekar as straightforward and grounded, praising his realistic roles in Marathi and Hindi films.
Patekar had previously described Kohli as his favourite cricketer and said an early dismissal could affect his appetite.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; tributes were shared by Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.
- What
- Patekar died, and Kohli and Tendulkar paid tribute to him.
- When
- Thursday at 5:20 a.m., according to the article.
- Where
- Patekar’s residence in Goa.
- Why
- The article says he died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
- Age
- 75
- Time of death
- 5:20 a.m. on Thursday
- Location
- His residence in Goa
- Reported cause
- Cardiac arrest
- Virat Kohli’s tribute
- Called Patekar a true legend of Indian cinema and said his work and legacy would inspire generations.
- Sachin Tendulkar’s tribute
- Remembered Patekar as straightforward and grounded, and praised the honesty and realism of his roles.
- Languages of films mentioned
- Marathi and Hindi