Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali said he had a personal bond with actor Nana Patekar, recalling that Patekar supported him after his mother’s death and calling him a wonderful human being. Earlier, fellow cricketer Umar Akmal also remembered Nana in a social‑media post.
Why it matters
Fans see personal support and admiration from a fellow public figure, highlighting Nana Patekar’s impact beyond film.
Key facts
- Basit Ali is a former Pakistani cricketer.
- Umar Akmal is a Pakistani cricketer.
- Umar Akmal’s remembrance of Nana Patekar was shared on social media.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
- Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali recalls friendship with Nana Patekar, shares how he supported him after mother's death: ‘He was a wonderful human being’hindustantimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Basit Ali remembers Nana: ex-cricketer recalls decades of supporttimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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