Veteran 'Ghajini' And 'Lagaan' Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away At 74 After Cancer Battle
Yashpal Sharma paid tribute to his former co-star as colleagues mourned the loss of the veteran actor’s four-decade career.
- Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away at 74, with actor Yashpal Sharma confirming the death on Tuesday in an emotional Instagram post honoring his longtime colleague.
- Manager Siddharth Tiwari confirmed Rawat had been hospitalized for over a month while battling a cancer relapse. Colleagues celebrated his massive four-decade legacy spanning television and multiple film industries.
- Rawat first gained prominence portraying Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra's landmark series Mahabharat before transitioning to films. He secured early Bollywood roles in Agneepath and Sarfarosh .
- He achieved superstardom playing the dual title role in the 2005 Tamil blockbuster Ghajini and reprised it opposite Aamir Khan in the 2008 Hindi remake. Both performances earned widespread recognition.
- Beyond Hindi cinema, Rawat maintained a prolific career across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Even in recent years, he remained active in productions including Waltair Veerayya and Gulu Gulu.
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Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat – who left an impression on all with his memorable on-screen villain performances, is no more. The actor – best known for his performances in Ghajini, The post Ghajini, Lagaan Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away After Cancer Relapse; Funeral To Take Place Today appeared first on Bollywood Bubble.
Veteran 'Ghajini' And 'Lagaan' Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away At 74 After Cancer Battle
NEW DELHI – The Indian film industry has lost a legendary talent. Pradeep Rawat, the beloved actor known for his powerful roles in Ghajini and Lagaan, died on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026. He was 74 years old. The veteran star had been bravely fighting a tough battle with blood cancer. Fans and colleagues are […] The post Veteran ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Lagaan’ Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away at 74 After Cancer Battle first appeared on Chiang Rai Tim…
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