Kohli Pays Tribute to Nana Patekar: ‘A True Legend’
Virat Kohli has paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar, calling the veteran actor a true legend of Indian cinema. He posted the message on X on October 8.
A true legend of Indian cinema. His work and legacy will live on for generations. Rest in peace, Nana Patekar ji. Om Shanti, Kohli wrote.
Patekar died on October 8 in Goa at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was found unconscious at his Dona Paula residence and rushed to hospital.
Doctors gave CPR for 45 minutes but could not revive him. He was declared dead in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Patekar was a three-time National Film Award winner and received the Padma Shri in 2013. His final screen credit was in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 2026 film O’Romeo.
Tributes poured in from across cricket and cinema. Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane and Suresh Raina were among the former players who remembered the actor.
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