Nana Patekar’s lesser-known journey: Cricket passion and national shooting medals

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence early Thursday.
Beyond Hindi and Marathi cinema, Patekar was a passionate cricketer who bowled off-spin in nets at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park.
He also competed in national-level shooting championships, pursuing the sport alongside his acting career.
In 2004, Patekar won silver in the 300m big-bore event; in 2007, he took team bronze for Maharashtra.

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