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

Virat Kohli fondly remembered Nana Patekar after the legendary actor's death on Thursday, October 8. Cricket fans recalled the old video of Patekar where he revealed that he was a big fan of Kohli.Kohli paid a touching tribute to Patekar (Courtesy: AP/Reuters)New Delhi,Oct 8, 2026 12:21 ISTIndia 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 after reportedly suffering severe chest pain. Medical personnel at Manipal Hospital later pronounced him dead at 5:20 am.Kohli penned 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," said Patekar. (Credit: Virat Kohli X) This certainly touched the hearts of Indian cricket fans, who made Patekar's video on Kohli viral once again. The legendary actor, during an interview, said that Kohli was his favourite cricketer and when he got early, he wouldn't feel like eating food at all. “Virat is a player I love very much. He’s someone I’m very fond of. If Virat gets out early, I don’t know, yaar, I just don’t feel like eating,” said Patekar in the viral video.You can see the full video below: Today Virat Kohli lost one of his biggest supporter in the world He was just a mad mad fan of virat kohli just like us , we gonna truly miss you Nana sir Om shanti to the soul of Nana Patekar https://t.co/vVZdCW1GCl— Harsh shekhawat (@wordofshekhawat) October 8, 2026SACHIN, CRICKETING WORLD REMEMBERS PATEKARApart from Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar also posted a touching tribute to Patekar after his death. The Indian legend said Patekar was a straightforward person and his work had the same honesty. "I remember Nana Patekar as a very straightforward and grounded person. His work had that same honesty to it. Whether it was in Marathi or Hindi, he always brought something very real to the characters he played. Very sad to hear about his passing. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti," read Sachin's statement. (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.Taking to X, Dhawan expressed his grief over Patekar's death and praised the lasting impact of the actor's body of work."Indian cinema has lost a truly special talent today. Nana Patekar saab, your work will continue to inspire generations. Om Shanti," said Dhawan on X.Rahane said in his tribute that Patekar inspired and entertained generations with his body of work."Nana Patekar ji was a truly remarkable actor whose work has inspired and entertained generations. Very sad to hear about his passing. May his soul rest in peace," said Rahane.Patekar will be cremated with state honours at his farm in Pune.- Ends