Pradeep Rawat Funeral: Aamir Khan Pays Final Tribute to His ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Lagaan’ Co-Star in Mumbai (Watch Video)
Actor Pradeep Rawat, renowned for his iconic roles in 'Ghajini' and 'Lagaan', passed away at the age of 74 after battling a relapse of blood cancer. His last rites were performed in Mumbai on Wednesday, where long-time co-star Aamir Khan and other industry colleagues gathered to pay their final respects.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for his iconic roles in Ghajini, Lagaan, and BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passed away at the age of 74 on August 4 following a battle with cancer. His last rites were performed in Mumbai on Wednesday, August 5, where family, close friends, and prominent film industry figures gathered to pay their final respects. Who Was Pradeep Rawat? All About ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Lagaan’ Actor Who Passed Away at 74.
Aamir Khan Attends Pradeep Rawat's Funeral
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan arrived at the crematorium in Mumbai to pay tribute to his former co-star. Khan and Rawat shared a long-standing professional association, having worked together in several milestone projects, including Sarfarosh (1999), Lagaan (2001), and the blockbuster action-thriller Ghajini (2008).
Aamir Khan at Pradeep Rawat's Funeral in Mumbai
Members of the film fraternity, including Rawat’s Lagaan co-stars Yashpal Sharma and Daya Shankar Pandey, were also present to offer condolences to the family. Rawat’s mortal remains were kept for final public viewings at his residence in Goregaon before being taken for cremation near Oshiwara Bridge in Jogeshwari West.
Pradeep Rawat's Prolific Four-Decade Career and Cancer Relapse
Rawat’s manager, Siddharth Tiwari, revealed that the actor had been battling a relapse of blood cancer. Although Rawat had successfully overcome the disease four years ago, he suffered a relapse six weeks prior to his passing and was hospitalised in Bhiwandi after a sudden drop in his platelet count. Spanning over four decades, Rawat’s career comprised more than 150 films across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. He first achieved national fame playing Ashwatthama in the 1988 television series Mahabharat.
He later became one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable antagonists, particularly for his role as the main villain in Ghajini, a character he portrayed in both the original Tamil film and its 2008 Hindi remake. Beyond villainous roles, his portrayal of Deva Singh Sodhi in the Oscar-nominated film Lagaan earned widespread critical praise. Which Was Pradeep Rawat’s Last Film? Everything You Need To Know About His Final Role.
The passing of Pradeep Rawat marks the end of a distinguished era for character actors in Indian cinema. His ability to portray memorable antagonists and deeply grounded supporting characters across multiple regional industries earned him respect from colleagues and audiences alike. Rawat is survived by his wife, Kalyani Rawat, and their son, Vikramaditya.
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