Actor Pradeep Rawat of 'Ghajini' fame dies at 74
Pradeep Rawat, acclaimed actor from "Ghajini" and "Lagaan," passes away at 74 after battling cancer.
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Rawat rose to stardom with his portrayal of Ashwatthama in "Mahabharat" and later went on to work across industries
Published - August 05, 2026 12:15 am IST - Mumbai
Actor Pradeep Rawat. | Photo Credit: Wikimedia
Actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for his roles in Aamir Khan-starrer "Lagaan" and "Ghajini", died on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) after a battle with cancer. He was 74.
The actor's "Lagaan" co-star Yashpal Sharma shared the news of his friend's death with a tribute on social media.
"Pradeep Rawat, Ghajini our Deva of Lagaan RIP," Mr. Sharma wrote.
Rawat rose to stardom with his portrayal of Ashwatthama in "Mahabharat" and later went on to work across industries.
His other prominent roles include TV serials "Tehkikaat", "Chandrakanta" and "Yug" and movies such as "Meri Jung", "Sarfarosh", "The Hero:Story of a Spy" and "Chhava".
Published - August 05, 2026 12:15 am IST
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