Live Update: “True legend of Indian cinema” – Virat Kohli mourns the death of veteran actress Nana Patekar. Veteran Bollywood actress Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026 after suffering a massive cardiac arrest at his home in Goa and promises a heartfelt tribute from Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli and Nana Patekar. (Source: Virat Kohli and Nana Patekar/Instagram) Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was 75 years old.
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli, one of the most followed sportspersons in the world, took to social media to pay tribute. Kohli based his recognition on the actor’s lasting influence on Indian public life, far beyond the boundaries of the film industry. “A true legend of Indian cinema.
His work and legacy will live on for generations. Rest in peace, Nana Patekar ji. Om Shanti,” wrote Kohli in a post on X (formerly Twitter), a true legend of Indian cinema.
His work and legacy will live on for generations. Rest in peace, Nana Patekar ji. 🙏 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 8, 2026 Why did Kohli’s tribute grab so much attention?
Kohli’s public statements on social media regularly reach tens of millions of followers, and his decision to honor Patekar underscored the resonance of the actor’s work in Indian public life. The tribute sparked a wave of reaction from cricket and film fans and reflected Patekar’s rare generational tone. Patekar has built a strong reputation in Hindi cinema over nearly five decades.
He made his screen debut in 1978 with Gaman and delivered one of his most famous performances as crime boss Anna in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Parinda, which was released in 1989 and for which he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. The Indian government recognized his contribution to cinema in 2013 with the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award. Patekar remained an active actor until his death.
He peared in Housefull 5 in 2025 alongside Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh. His last on-screen pearance was in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 2026 film O’Romeo, in which he played a police officer alongside Shahid Koor and Trii Dimri. What did Kohli do before his next outing on the cricket field?
Kohli has been in excellent batting form ahead of India’s upcoming international schedule. He amassed 168 runs in three ODI matches against the West Indies, with the most notable contribution being an unbeaten 139 in the opening match in Thiruvananthuram. The innings also marked Kohli’s 55th ODI century, extending his own world record in the format and cementing his position among one-day cricket’s all-time greats.
This milestone further cemented his place as one of the most prolific run-scorers in the history of the 50-over match. He is expected to be part of the Indian squad for the five-match ODI series in New Zealand, with the first match scheduled for November 4, 2026.
