Rashid Latif Remembers Nana Patekar Following His Passing
Rashid Latif, a former cricketer from Pakistan, honored the memory of actor Nana Patekar, who recently passed away. Latif reflected on their friendship, which began during the Singer Trophy in Colombo in 1994, where they frequently communicated with the help of other players.
Latif shared that he congratulated Patekar on winning the Best Actor award in 1998 while he was in South Africa with the Pakistan team. He later learned from Ajay Jadeja that Patekar had mentioned Latif's congratulations to the Indian team, highlighting their connection.
Latif, who was nicknamed 'Nana' after Patekar, expressed his sorrow over the actor's death, which surprised many of his colleagues. Patekar was known for his impactful roles that resonated with the struggles of ordinary people. He is survived by his wife and son.
