Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Usha Uthup Remembers Nana Patekar as Actor with Golden Heart
Usha Uthup spoke about her friend and fellow performer Nana Patekar after his death.
Patekar died at age 75 on Thursday morning at his home in Goa.
Uthup said he was a talented actor and a kind person.
She remembered making a song with him for the film “Hattrick.”
The song was called “Wicket Bacha” and was about cricket.
She said he joked with people and was honest about his work.
Uthup also remembered that he treated the crew kindly.
She said he made her feel like a little sister.
Singer Usha Uthup remembered Nana Patekar as a fine actor, gentleman and kind-hearted person.
Patekar died at 75 on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Uthup recalled working with him on “Wicket Bacha,” a cricket-themed promotional song for the 2007 film “Hattrick.”
She said Patekar had a strong sense of humour and valued honesty in his work.
Uthup said he treated people well on set, shared the same food as the crew and made her feel like a little sister.
- Who
- Singer Usha Uthup remembered actor Nana Patekar.
- What
- Uthup shared memories of Patekar after his death, praising his acting, humour, honesty and kindness.
- When
- Patekar died on Thursday morning; the article does not give a date.
- Where
- Patekar died at his home in Goa.
- Why
- Uthup spoke about him following his death after a cardiac arrest.
- Nana Patekar's age
- 75
- Cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Place of death
- His home in Goa
- Usha Uthup's recollection
- She described Patekar as a fine actor, gentleman and kind-hearted person.
- Song they worked on
- “Wicket Bacha,” a cricket-themed promotional track
- Film associated with the song
- The 2007 Bollywood film “Hattrick”