‘Will carry forward his legacy’: Pradeep Rawat's son breaks down in emotional tribute to Ghajini actor
Bollywood colleagues and family gathered in Mumbai to pay tribute to the late actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his roles in Ghajini and Lagaan. His son, Vikramaditya, expressed his commitment to honoring his father's legacy in the film industry.
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The passing of a veteran character actor highlights the loss of significant talent within the Indian film industry and the cultural impact of his four-decade career.
On Thursday, the family, friends, and Bollywood colleagues of actor Pradeep Rawat gathered for a prayer meet in Mumbai to remember the actor, who died earlier this week at 74 after a rapid battle with blood cancer. At the prayer meet, the actor's son, Vikramaditya, broke down as he paid an emotional tribute to his father.Pradeep Rawat's son pays tributeOn Thursday, after the prayer meet, Vikramaditya Singh Rawat spoke to news agency ANI, talking about his father's memories and legacy. “No matter how many words I speak about my father, they will always be less. He was a man of honour and respect. No matter how many times I pray to God, or if God asks me what kind of father I want, I will always take his name,” he said.Vikramaditya said he wants to carry forward his father's legacy, just as his father wanted.
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