Nana Patekar is dead. And people are remembering him. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has said he has always been in a good relationship with Patekar so he was always there for him.
In an emotional video on the actor’s death, Basit recalled their friendship starting in 1994 and lasting for years. He described Patekar as a caring man, who would keep an eye on the status of his family and always check on him and his family, and remembered him as much for his humanity as for his acting career.
How Basit Ali and Nana Patekar became friends?
Basit said that his friendship began with Patekar in 1994. The friendship grew and continued even though they were from different professional backgrounds and countries.
Basit recalled that they kept in touch over the years and generally spoke once or twice a month. Their relationship went beyond occasional talk, and Patekar took a genuine interest in Basit’s personal life and family.
The former cricketer’s recollections reveal a side of the actor that was not well-known in public, so the public picture was often associated with his intense acting and straightforward personality.
How Nana Patekar supported Basit after his mother’s death
One of Basit’s most touching memories is the support he received after his mother passed away. He recalled Patekar telling him to take care of himself during the difficult period.
Patekar had also kept in contact while Basit’s mother was in hospital, showing concern for the family during a difficult time.
For Basit, these gestures represented the actor establishing meaningful relationships outside the movie industry. His memories point to the mere fact that caring and regular communication are so helpful when you’re grieving.
Patekar also checked on Basit’s health
Basit also recalled how Patekar was still concerned about his health after heart treatment. The actor even looked after him, continuing the pattern of personal contact that had been woven into their friendship for decades.
Such memories have found a place in the tributes that are now being shared in the wake of Patekar’s death. There are also people with whom he worked, both in Hindi and Marathi cinema, who have spoken about the generosity, warmth and how he was happy to help others to a great extent.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali’s emotional tribute to Nana Patekar is a beautiful reminder of a friendship that transcended borders. He recalled how the Bollywood legend stayed in touch for decades, checked on his mother during her illness, and reached out after Basit’s own heart surgery. Beyond the screen, Basit remembered Nana as a warm, caring and genuinely good human being. His words also showed just how deeply Nana Patekar was admired in Pakistan. Some artists belong to everyone. Nana Patekar was loved equally on both sides of the border. 🇮🇳❤️🇵🇰
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) October 8, 2026
Nana Patekar’s Legacy Beyond Cinema
Nana Patekar has been on a trajectory of long movies through the years, with movies such as Parinda, Krantiveer and Natsamrat being his most celebrated.
But Basit Ali’s tribute is less about what he did as a person than what he did as a friend and being able to stand by people through tough times.
They also show that relationships can be made across national boundaries and work for a person’s life, too. The two, despite their different careers, maintained a relationship going on for more than three decades.
A Friendship Remembered With Affection.
Basit’s recollections give us an emotional insight into Patekar’s life away from the camera. His account of the actor checking on his family, comforting him after the death of his mother and asking about his health shows they had a friendship that was built on genuine concern.
With tributes coming with such depth, memories like these give us another aspect of the actor’s legacy that we can bring to bear on the public’s mind, that a person’s impact is not only something they are a part of in their professional life but an impact that’s far beyond their career.
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