Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Veteran Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies at 74, Industry Mourns
A famous Indian movie actor named Pradeep Rawat has passed away.
He was 74 years old.
He had been sick with cancer for a long time.
He died on a Tuesday evening at a hospital in Bhiwandi.
He was famous for playing bad guys, called villains, in movies.
He acted in films in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, among other languages.
Some of his best-known movies are 'Lagaan' and 'Ghajini'.
He also appeared in the TV show 'Mahabharat' as the character Ashwatthama.
After his death, many actors and movie workers shared sad messages about him.
They remembered him as a kind and humble person who made great movies.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat died at the age of 74 after battling cancer.
He passed away on Tuesday evening at a hospital in Bhiwandi after a prolonged illness.
Born on January 21, 1952, he was known for memorable villainous roles in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and several other film industries.
His notable works included 'Lagaan' and 'Ghajini', and his first on-screen appearance was as Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra's 'Mahabharat'.
Celebrities including Prabhu Deva, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vishnu Manchu and Ajaz Khan, along with AICWA, paid tribute to him as a kind, humble and respected artiste.
- Who
- Pradeep Rawat, veteran Indian actor known for villainous roles across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and other film industries.
- What
- He died at the age of 74 after battling cancer following a prolonged illness.
- When
- Tuesday evening.
- Where
- At a hospital in Bhiwandi.
- Why
- He passed away after a prolonged illness described as a battle with cancer.
- Name
- Pradeep Rawat
- Age at death
- 74
- Date of birth
- January 21, 1952
- Cause of death
- Cancer / prolonged illness
- Place of death
- Hospital in Bhiwandi
- Known for
- Villainous roles in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films
- Notable works
- Lagaan, Ghajini
- First appearance
- Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra's 'Mahabharat'
- Tributes
- Prabhu Deva, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vishnu Manchu, Ajaz Khan; AICWA condolence statement
