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Veteran Indian Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies at 74 After Cancer Battle

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Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat died on 4 August 2026 in Mumbai at the age of 74 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. He was first widely recognised for playing Ashwatthama in B. R. Chopra’s television series *Mahabharat* and later became one of Indian cinema’s most memorable villains, notably as Deva Singh Sodhi in *Lagaan* and the title antagonist in *Ghajini*.

Rawat’s four‑decade career spanned Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali and other regional films, with notable performances in *Sye*, *Chatrapathi*, *Sarfarosh* and many others. Following his death, co‑stars and industry figures posted tributes: Aamir Khan called him “fearless” and said *Ghajini* “wouldn’t have worked without him”; Salman Khan shared an emotional Instagram story; Yashpal Sharma announced the news on Instagram; and the All Indian Cine Workers Association issued a formal condolence.

His body lay in state at Imperial Heights, Goregaon West, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. before cremation at the Oshiwara Bridge, Jogeshwari West.

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Aamir Khan · Ashok Pandit · Ashwatthama (character) · B. R. Chopra · Ghajini · Ghajini (film) · Imperial Heights, Goregaon West · Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital · Lagaan (film) · Mahabharat · Mahabharat (TV series) · Mahabharat (TV series)

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Pradeep Rawat is No More [www.telugu360.com]
9 days ago
Who was Pradeep Rawat? Ghajini actor who died at 74 after battling cancer [www.news9live.com]
9 days ago
सलमान खान ने प्रदीप रावत को दी श्रद्धांजलि, बोले- आपके साथ बिताए कई अच्छे पल [samacharnama.com]
9 days ago
Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies at 74, Leaves a Lasting Mark on Indian and Nepali Cinema | Glamour Nepal [glamournepal.com]
10 days ago
अभिनेता प्रदीप रावत का अंतिम संस्कार आज होगा [www.ibc24.in]
9 days ago
AICWA offers condolences to ‘Ghajini’ actor Pradeep Rawat – Bhaskar Live [bhaskarlive.in]
9 days ago
प्रदीप रावत के निधन पर उमड़ा सितारों का दुख, जेनेलिया और यशपाल शर्मा ने शेयर की यादें| Navbharat Live [navbharatlive.com]
9 days ago
प्रदीप रावत के निधन से इंडस्ट्री में शोक की लहर, अशोक पंडित ने दी श्रद्धांजलि – indias news [indias.news]
9 days ago
‘Ghajini’ fame actor Pradeep Rawat passed away, breathed his last during treatment, was suffering from a major illness. - informalnewz [www.informalnewz.com]
9 days ago
“Ghajini wouldn’t have worked without him,” says Aamir Khan after Pradeep Rawat’s demise – [www.movietalkies.com]
9 days ago
Veteran Actor Pradeep Rawat Wey Be Ghajini Star Don Die At 74 - NNN [nnn.ng]
9 days ago
Ghajini actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 [www.cinemaexpress.com]
9 days ago
Actor Pradeep Rawat, Famed for 'Lagaan' and 'Ghajini', Dies at 74 [www.rozanaspokesman.com]
9 days ago
Ghajini Memorable Villain Pradeep Rawat Passes Away At 74, Co-Stars Pay Tribute - Times Bull [www.timesbull.com]
9 days ago
Pradeep Rawat (Sye, Lagaan) Passes Away at 74 [tracktollywood.com]
10 days ago
Pradeep Rawat's Death: Salman Khan Remembers 'Brother', Aamir Khan Attends Funeral [www.news18.com]
8 days ago
Ghajini actor Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74 after battling blood cancer | Bollywood Life [www.bollywoodlife.com]
9 days ago
Veteran 'Ghajini' And 'Lagaan' Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away At 74 After Cancer Battle | Chiang Rai Times [www.chiangraitimes.com]
9 days ago
Salman Khan mourns co star Pradeep Rawat's demise, says 'Shared many good moments with you' [www.indiaforums.com]
9 days ago
'Lagaan' & 'Ghajini' actor Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74 [www.dtnext.in]
9 days ago
Who was Pradeep Rawat? From ‘Mahabharat’ to ‘Ghajini’, a look at his career [english.mathrubhumi.com]
9 days ago
'गजनी' के विलेन प्रदीप रावत का 74 साल की उम्र में निधन, कैंसर से थे पीड़ित [hindi.asianetnews.com]
9 days ago
प्रदीप रावत का आज होगा अंतिम संस्कार, याद कर भावुक हुए अनूप सिंह [hindi.news18.com]
9 days ago
'गजनी' से लेकर 'सरफरोश' तक, इन 5 फिल्मों में विलन बनकर छा गए थे प्रदीप रावत [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
9 days ago
Pradeep Rawat Passed Away: नहीं रहे दिग्गज अभिनेता, 74 साल की उम्र में ली अंतिम सांस, आमिर खान की फिल्म ‘गजनी’ में निभाए थे भूमिका [www.ibc24.in]
9 days ago
Pradeep Rawat's son cries, reveals father's cancer battle; Aamir Khan, Lagaan team attend funeral, Salman Khan pays tribute [www.ibtimes.co.in]
8 days ago
Pradeep Rawat Net Worth: Exploring Acting Legacy, Final On-Screen Appearance, And More [in.mashable.com]
9 days ago
Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away at 74 in Mumbai [industrywired.com]
10 days ago
Pradeep Rawat's last rites to be held today; Lagaan co-star Yashpal Sharma shares funeral details [news24online.com]
9 days ago
How Pradeep Rawat's aggressive cancer was diagnosed [www.newsbytesapp.com]
8 days ago
Pradeep Rawat Death: सालों से इस गंभीर बीमरी से जूझ रहे थे प्रदीप रावत, पत्नी और दो बेटों को छोड़ गए पीछे [www.newsnationtv.com]
9 days ago
‘Ghajini’ And ‘Lagaan’ Fame Pradeep Rawat Passes Away At 74 [odishabytes.com]
10 days ago
Mahabharat's Ashwatthama Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74 after cancer relapse, industry mourns veteran actor [odishatv.in]
9 days ago
Kareena, Sonali, Manish wish Kajol on birthday - OrissaPOST [www.orissapost.com]
9 days ago
Pradeep Rawat Death Reason: बॉलीवुड और साउथ में पसरा मातम, जानिए 'लगान' फेम Pradeep Rawat के निधन के पीछे की असली वजह [www.punjabkesari.com]
9 days ago
Raza Murad Pays Emotional Tribute to Pradeep Rawat: ‘He Was a Karma Yogi, His Talent Will Always Speak for Him’ [www.socialnews.xyz]
9 days ago
Pradeep Rawat, Renowned Actor from Ghajini and Lagaan, Passes Away - The CSR Journal [thecsrjournal.in]
9 days ago
Salman, Aamir mourn Pradeep Rawat - The Shillong Times [theshillongtimes.com]
8 days ago
ब्लड कैंसर से जूझ रहे Pradeep Rawat का निधन, फिल्म इंडस्ट्री में शोक की लहर [www.timesnowhindi.com]
9 days ago
प्रदीप रावत के निधन पर भावुक हुए सलमान खान, पुरानी तस्वीर शेयर कर बोले- 'कई अच्छे पल बिताए भाई' [www.tv9hindi.com]
9 days ago
Ghajini and Lagaan fame Pradeep Rawat passes away, co-star Yashpal Sharma confirms [www.bollywoodhungama.com]
10 days ago
Pradeep Rawat death: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan pay tribute to Lagaan, Ghajini actor; call him 'fearless' [www.dnaindia.com]
9 days ago
Pradeep Rawat funeral: Emotional Aamir Khan, Lagaan team bid farewell; Salman Khan pays tribute [gulfnews.com]
8 days ago
Ghajini, Lagaan Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies At 74 Due To Blood Cancer [www.timesnownews.com]
10 days ago