Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Dies At 74 After Battling Blood Cancer

New Delhi: ‘Ghajini’ actor Pradeep Rawat, also known for his iconic roles in movies like Lagaan and Sarfarosh, died at the age of 74 after battling blood cancer. Rawat, the actor remembered for his towering presence as a villain and character artiste across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and other regional films, died on Tuesday evening. He had been undergoing treatment for blood cancer for several years and had been admitted to hospital in Bhiwandi for the past couple of months. 

Reports suggested that Pradeep had earlier recovered from his illness, but his condition had deteriorated over recent days. The last rites are expected to take place on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, as soon as the news of his passing spread, tributes began pouring in within hours. Lagaan co-star Yashpal Sharma posted on his Instagram story, “Our Ghazni, Lagaan's Deva Pradeep Rawat is no more. May his soul rest in peace.” 

Expressing grief, his friends and close ones said that from Ashwatthama on television to Deva Singh Sodhi in Lagaan and Ghajini Dharmatma in Ghajini, Pradeep Rawat was the face his audiences across generations loved to boo.

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