Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, widely acclaimed for his iconic portrayal of villains and character roles across Indian cinema, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 74. Pradeep Rawat Dies: 'Lagaan', 'Ghajini' and 'Mahabharat' Actor Passes Away at 74. ‘Ghajini’ Actor Pradeep Rawat No MoreThe news of Rawat’s demise was first shared by his Lagaan co-star Yashpal Sharma, who paid tribute to him on social media with the message, "Pradeep Rawat, our Ghajini, Deva of Lagaan, RIP". Pradeep Rawat was a versatile character actor whose career spanned over four decades. Pradeep Rawat's South Indian Cinema CareerRawat established a dominant presence in South Indian film industries.