{
  "id": 13040141,
  "title": "Nana Patekar Death: Former Pakistan Cricketer Basit Ali Gets Emotional Recalling Friendship With Veteran Actor, Says 'He Was A Wonderful Person' | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/nana-patekar-death-former-pakistan-cricketer-basit-ali-gets-emotional",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:36:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/he-was-a-wonderful-person-former-pakistan-cricketer-basit-ali-gets-emotional-recalling-friendship-with-nana-patekar-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has shared an emotional tribute to veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, recalling their long-standing friendship that began in 1994. The two actors maintained a close bond despite their different professional backgrounds and geographical locations, regularly speaking over the phone several times a month. Basit revealed that Patekar stayed in touch during difficult times, checking on his mother during her illness and reaching out after Basit's own health issues. Patekar's kindness and compassion, according to Basit, extended beyond occasional conversations, as the actor consistently showed concern for those close to him, including his own family. The emotional tribute highlights the deep impact Patekar had on Basit's life, offering a glimpse into the personal side of the late Bollywood legend. Nana Patekar, who died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest, was remembered not just for his powerful performances but also for the personal relationships he built, including the friendship with Basit Ali.",
  "summary": "The demise of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has left fans and members of the film industry mourning the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable performers. Among those remembering the late actor is former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali, who has recalled his long-standing friendship with Patekar and the emotional support he received from him during difficult moments in his life.…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Nana Patekar funeral: Veteran actor cremated with full state honours in Pune as over 1,000 gather",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/nana-patekar-funeral-veteran-actor-cremated-with-full-state-honours",
        "published": "2026-10-09T02:52:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Nana Patekar's Death Was Nothing Short Of A Miracle': Tanushree Dutta REACTS To Backlash Over 'Evil Dead' Comment On Veteran Actor—VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/nana-patekars-death-was-nothing-short-of-a-miracle-tanushree-dutta",
        "published": "2026-10-09T03:40:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}