Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Salman Khan, Aamir Khan Pay Tribute at Pradeep Rawat's Funeral
Pradeep Rawat was a famous Indian actor who appeared in many Bollywood movies.
He got sick with a disease called cancer and passed away on August 4.
He was 74 years old.
On August 5, his family, friends, and people from the film world said goodbye to him at his funeral.
Two very famous actors, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, honored him.
Aamir Khan said Pradeep was extremely dedicated and fearless as an actor, and that his villain role in the movie 'Ghajini' was one of the most striking in Indian cinema.
Salman Khan shared an old picture of them together and wished him to rest in peace.
Pradeep was also the reason Aamir Khan got the main role in the Hindi movie 'Ghajini.'
He thought Aamir would be a better fit than Salman Khan.
Many people will remember Pradeep Rawat for his great acting.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat died from cancer on August 4 at the age of 74 after a protracted struggle.
His funeral was held on Wednesday, August 5, with family, friends, and members of the film fraternity in attendance.
Aamir Khan attended the cremation and called Rawat 'extremely dedicated and fearless as an actor,' saying 'Ghajini' wouldn't have worked without him.
Salman Khan paid tribute on Instagram with a throwback picture, writing, 'Shared many good moments with you brother… May you rest in peace.'
Rawat had disclosed that he persuaded Aamir Khan, over Salman Khan, to play the lead in the Hindi 'Ghajini' at director A.R. Murugadoss's request.
- Who
- Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, mourned by co-stars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan
- What
- Rawat died of cancer and was cremated; Aamir Khan attended the funeral while Salman Khan paid tribute with a throwback photo
- When
- Rawat died on August 4; his funeral was held on Wednesday, August 5
- Where
- At his cremation ground; the exact location was not specified in the articles
- Why
- Rawat died after a protracted struggle with cancer, and his co-stars paid tribute to his memory and legacy
- Death
- August 4
- Age at death
- 74
- Cause of death
- Cancer after a protracted struggle
- Funeral
- Wednesday, August 5
- Notable mourners
- Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker
- Known films
- Sarfarosh, Lagaan, Ghajini, Baaghi: A Rebel for Love
- Ghajini role
- Title villain
- Survivors
- Wife Kalyani Rawat and son Vikramaditya Rawat
