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Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker attend Lagaan actor Pradeep Rawat's funeral; Salman Khan mourns his death

Aamir Khan paid his last respects as condolences poured in for the 74-year-old actor, whose work spanned Hindi and South Indian cinema.

  • Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for roles in Mahabharat, Lagaan, and Ghajini, passed away at 74. Aamir Khan arrived at a Mumbai crematorium on Wednesday to pay his final respects.
  • Rawat enjoyed a successful career spanning Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. He earned recognition for memorable performances as Ashwatthama in Mahabharat, Deva Singh Sodhi in Lagaan, and Ghajini Dharmatma in Ghajini.
  • Reports suggest Rawat underwent treatment at Kokilaben Hospital while battling Stage 4 cancer. The actor famously stated he never feared death, saying "My courage&."
  • Salman Khan expressed condolences on social media, posting a photo with Rawat from the film Baaghi. Khan recalled sharing many good moments with the actor during their work together.
  • Rawat is survived by his wife, Kalyani Rawat, and their son, Vikramaditya Rawat. The family largely stayed away from the spotlight, preferring to lead a private life.
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India TV Hindi Hindi broke the news on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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