Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Virat Kohli and Cricketers Remember Nana Patekar After Death
Actor Nana Patekar died at age 75.
The articles say he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Medical personnel tried to help him for nearly 45 minutes, and he was declared dead at 5:20 a.m.
on Thursday.
Cricketer Virat Kohli remembered him as a legend of Indian cinema.
An old video also showed Patekar talking about how much he liked watching Kohli play.
He joked that when Kohli got out early, he sometimes did not feel like eating.
Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane also shared tributes.
Patekar was remembered for his acting and his work with farmers and rural communities.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
He was declared dead at 5:20 a.m. Thursday after medical personnel tried to revive him for nearly 45 minutes.
Virat Kohli called Patekar a legend of Indian cinema, while an old clip of Patekar praising Kohli resurfaced.
In the clip, Patekar said Kohli was a favourite player and that he sometimes lost his appetite when Kohli got out early.
Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane also paid tribute, remembering Patekar’s work and character.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; cricketers including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane paid tribute.
- What
- Patekar died, prompting tributes and renewed attention to an old video in which he praised Kohli.
- When
- Thursday, October 8; Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 a.m.
- Where
- Patekar’s residence in Goa.
- Why
- The articles report that he suffered a cardiac arrest; the tributes recognized his acting and lasting impact.
Tributes and admiration
Reported circumstances
Patekar’s legacy
Tributes and admiration
Kohli called him a legend of Indian cinema; Dhawan and Rahane praised his talent and the enduring impact of his work.
Reported circumstances
The articles present no opposing assessment of Patekar’s acting or legacy.
Death details
Tributes and admiration
The reports say Patekar suffered a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence and was declared dead at 5:20 a.m. Thursday.
Reported circumstances
No alternative account or disputed circumstances are reported.
- Age
- 75
- Reported cause
- Cardiac arrest
- Location
- His residence in Goa
- Time declared dead
- 5:20 a.m. Thursday
- Revival attempts
- Medical personnel attempted to revive him for nearly 45 minutes
- Cricketers named
- Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane
- Resurfaced video
- Patekar said Kohli was a player he loved watching and that Kohli getting out early could leave him without an appetite
- Social work
- Associated with causes involving farmers and rural communities
