Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali mourns Nana Patekar: ‘A wonderful human being’
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has paid an emotional tribute to veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, recalling a friendship that began in 1994 and the kindness the actor showed him and his family over the years. Nana Patekar died aged 75 on October 8, leaving fans and colleagues mourning an actor whose career spanned nearly five decades. In a video tribute, Basit described Nana as a dear…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali paid emotional tribute to late Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, describing him as a "dear friend and brother." The two had been friends since 1994, with Nana regularly calling Basit's mother and offering prayers when she was in the hospital. Even after her passing, Nana continued to check on Basit, sending him messages of concern after his heart problems.
Basit described Nana as a genuine person, just as he portrayed his characters on screen. The cricketer recalled light-hearted conversations about Nana's films and found it hard to accept the actor's death at the age of 75. Nana was known for his acclaimed performances in films such as Krantiveer, Parinda, and Ab Tak Chhappan, and was honored with three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.
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