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Pradeep Rawat death and tributes

Overview

Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat died on 4 August 2026 in Mumbai at age 74 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. His body lay in state before cremation at the Oshiwara Bridge on 5 August, where family, friends and members of the film fraternity gathered.

Prominent Bollywood figures attended the funeral and posted tributes. Aamir Khan called Rawat “fearless” and said *Ghajini* “wouldn’t have worked without him,” while Salman Khan shared nostalgic photos on Instagram. Director Ashutosh Gowariker, who worked with Rawat on *Lagaan*, was also present. Rawat’s son, Vikramaditya, delivered an emotional speech thanking fans and colleagues from both Hindi and South Indian cinema.

Industry peers, including Yashpal Sharma and the All Indian Cine Workers Association, issued formal condolences, underscoring the wide affection and respect Rawat commanded across Bollywood and regional film industries.

Entities

Salman Khan · Pradeep Rawat · Aamir Khan · Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital · Ashok Pandit

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Indian actor Pradeep Rawat remembered by Bollywood stars after his death

    Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat died at 74; his funeral drew tributes from Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker, and an emotional speech by his son Vikramaditya in Mumbai.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 44 sources
    Veteran Indian Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies at 74 After Cancer Battle

    Actor Pradeep Rawat died at 74 in Mumbai after battling blood cancer. Known for *Mahabharat*, *Lagaan* and *Ghajini*, he was mourned by Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and others.

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