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Remembering Nana Patekar, the sportsman: His bond with shooting great Anjali Bhagwat and cricket

Renowned actor Nana Patekar possessed a deep devotion to athletics that extended beyond cinema, highlighted by a notable connection with elite marksmans. Former Olympian Anjali Bhagwat recalled how the film star funded her initial professional equipment following a lighthearted exchange at a regional multi-sport competition.

Beyond assisting rising athletes, Patekar pursued competitive shooting himself later in life, securing podium finishes at national championships despite limited preparation time. Cricket remained his primary athletic obsession, prompting him to place international telephone calls to players overseas and closely follow domestic fixtures.

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