Aamir Khan at Rawat funeral: Veteran ‘Ghajini’ actor dies at 74; colleagues pay tribute
The Indian film industry gathered to pay respects to veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who passed away at 74 following a battle with blood cancer. Colleagues and industry bodies honored his legacy and contributions to cinema, particularly his roles in films like Lagaan and Ghajini.
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The death of a veteran actor marks a significant loss for the Indian film fraternity and highlights the community's support for its members.
Pradeep Rawat was given a final farewell in Mumbai on August 5, with several members of the film fraternity attending his last rites to honour the veteran actor’s memory. Among those who gathered to pay their respects were Aamir Khan, Ashoke Pandit, Akhilendra Mishra, Raj Arjun, Karan V Grover, Surendra Pal and Ruhanika Dhawan, along with others.Pradeep Rawat’s death confirmed after battling blood cancerRawat breathed his last at 74 on Tuesday evening at a hospital in Bhiwandi following his battle with blood cancer. The news of his demise was confirmed by his ‘Lagaan’ co-star Yashpal Sharma, while the All Indian Cine Workers Association paid tribute to the late actor through an official statement. Pictures from his final rites showed his family, friends and industry colleagues gathered to honour his memory, with one image capturing his loved ones carrying his photograph during the final procession.
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