Virat Kohli remembers Nana Patekar; fans revisit the actor’s love for the cricketer

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli paid a touching tribute to Nana Patekar after the legendary actor passed away on Thursday, October 8. Patekar was found unresponsive at his residence in Goa afterwards reportedly suffering from severe chest pain. The medical staff at Manipal Hospital later declared him brought dead at 5:20 am.

Kohli wrote a note on his official X account hailing Patekar as a true legend of Indian cinema and said his work and legacy will live on for generations.

“A true legend of Indian cinema. His work and legacy will live on for generations. Rest in peace, Nana Patekar ji. Om Shanti,” Patekar said. (Credit: Virat Kohli X)

This surely touched the hearts of Indian cricket fans who once again made Patekar’s video on Kohli go viral. The legendary actor said during an interview that Kohli is his favorite cricketer and if he comes early, he will not feel like eating at all.

“Virat is a player I like a lot. He is someone I like a lot. If Virat comes out early, I don’t know, yaar, I just don’t feel like it,” Patekar said in a viral video.

You can watch the full video below:

Today Virat Kohli lost one of his biggest supporters in the world He was just a crazy crazy fan of virat Kohli just like us we will really miss you Nana sir Om shanti the soul of Nana Patekar Harsh shekhawat (@wordofshekhawat) October 8, 2026

SACHIN, THE CRICKET WORLD REMEMBERS PATEKAR

Apart from Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar also paid a touching tribute to Patekar after his death. Indian legend said that Patekar was a straightforward person and his work had equal honesty.

“I remember Nana Patekar as a very straightforward and grounded person. His work was equally honest. Be it in Marathi or Hindi, he always brought something very real to the characters he played. Very sad to hear of his death. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti,” Sachin’s statement read. (Credit: Sachin Tendulkar X)

The likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane also remembered Patekar. Dhawan remembered Patekar as an exceptional artist whose work would remain an inspiration for generations to come.

Speaking to X, Dhawan expressed his grief over Patekar’s death and praised the lasting impact of the actor’s work.

“Indian cinema has lost a truly special talent today. Nano Patekar saab, your work will continue to inspire generations. Om Shanti,” Dhawan said on X.

In his tribute, Rahane said that Patekar inspired and entertained generations with his work.

“Nana Patekar ji was a truly remarkable actor whose work inspired and entertained generations. Very sad to hear of his death. May his soul rest in peace,” Rahane said.

Patekar will be cremated with state honors at his farm in Pune.

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