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Shivaji Park Friendship and Nana Patekar's Cricket Passion Revealed by 1983 World Cup Hero
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News18•16-10-2026, 08:34
Shivaji Park Friendship and Nana Patekar's Cricket Passion Revealed by 1983 World Cup Hero
- •Balwinder Singh Sandhu, a key member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, shared deep bonds of friendship with veteran actor Nana Patekar originating at Shivaji Park.
- •Before entering the acting profession, Nana Patekar used to play cricket and was known as a very good off-spin bowler in his youth.
- •Balwinder Singh Sandhu's book launch event is scheduled for October 17, where Nana Patekar was planned to be the chief guest.
- •Due to various circumstances, Nana Patekar had to bid farewell to competitive cricket at the age of 13 and pursue acting.
Key Questions Answered
The friendship between veteran actor Nana Patekar and 1983 World Cup hero Balwinder Singh Sandhu began at Mumbai's famous Shivaji Park, where Nana used to practice cricket before entering the acting profession.
Nana Patekar bid farewell to competitive cricket at the young age of 13 and transitioned into the field of acting.
Following Nana Patekar's passing, Balwinder Singh Sandhu decided that the book launch event for *Open Mind: The Inner Game of Cricket* would still take place on October 17, with Nana's photograph serving as the chief guest.
