Basit Ali shares emotional tribute on Nana Patekar's weekly check-ins during mother's illness
· World · Times of India, Indian Express
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali revealed Nana Patekar called weekly to check on his family while his mother was hospitalised, offering prayers and listening to stories. Patekar, who died at 75 on October 8 after a cardiac arrest in Goa, maintained a friendship with Ali that began in 1994 and continued for decades. After his mother's death, Patekar advised him to take care of himself, and when Ali suffered a heart problem, the actor sent a message asking about his recovery and details of his stent placement. Umar Akmal also paid tribute to Patekar on social media following the actor's passing.
Why it matters
The tribute highlights the deep, cross-border bond between Indian and Pakistani sports and entertainment personalities, demonstrating human connection that transcends political tensions between the two nations.
Read the original report — Times of India
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