- Nana Patekar used to play cricket at Shivaji Park
- Cricket lessons were taken in front of Sandeep Patil
- Why did Nana Patekar quit cricket?
Nana Patekar: An actor surrounded by the blaze of lights, cameras and action, who the world recognized and admired for his simplicity. Nana Patekar passed away early today. Despite being in a world of suit-and-boots, Nana in neck gamcha and khadi kurta-pajama was everyone's favorite. What makes him even more special is his dialogue delivery, which makes him stand out from the crowd of other actors.
But did you know that Nana Patekar, who created a distinct identity in films, also played cricket. Where Sunil Gavaskar used to play in Mumbai, Nana Patekar used to play. So what happened that he quit cricket?
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Nana used to play cricket in Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Nana Patekar Played a lot of cricket as a child and shared the field with players who went on to play cricket for the country. Nana once said in an interview that when he was 13 years old, he used to play in Mumbai's famous Shivaji Park. Shivaji Park in Mumbai has been home to many of the country's greatest cricketers and when Nana used to play there, such cricketers also came to play there.
Where Sunil Gavaskar played, Nana Patekar played cricket!
Nana Patekar said in an interview to the BBC that when he played, Sandeep Patil, who was much younger than him, played in front of him. Nana also said that Sunil Gavaskar also played on the same ground where he played. Now the question is, why did Nana quit cricket when everything was going well in cricket?
Why did Nana Patekar quit cricket?
In his interview, Nana Patekar explained the reason behind his decision. He said that he had injured his finger, which forced him to quit cricket. However, this was not the only reason. Nana Patekar had to work and support his parents, that's why he decided to quit cricket. After quitting cricket, he later enrolled in an arts college and entered the film industry.
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