Pradeep Rawat aka Ghajini, Lagaan's Deva passes away at 74, manager reveals the reason; Yashpal Sharma pays tribute
Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his roles in films like Lagaan and Ghajini, has passed away at age 74. He had been battling a cancer relapse and was surrounded by family at the time of his death.
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Rawat was a significant figure in Indian cinema, recognized for his versatile performances as an antagonist across multiple regional film industries.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who delivered memorable performances in films such as Lagaan and Ghajini, has passed away at the age of 74. The news of his demise was shared by actor Yashpal Sharma, who paid tribute to his longtime colleague in an emotional post on Instagram on Tuesday.When HT City reaches out, Pradeep's manager Siddharth Tiwari confirms to us, “He was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed. He has died a few hours back.” He was 74, and is survived by his wife and son Vikramaditya. We learn that he had been admitted to the hospital for over a month now.
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