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Aamir Khan remembers late co-star Pradeep Rawat at his final farewell (PC: Twitter)
The Hindi film industry gathered in Mumbai to bid an emotional farewell to veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who passed away at the age of 74 after battling cancerAmong those who attended the funeral was Aamir Khan, who shared a memorable on-screen journey with Rawat in Lagaan and GhajiniDressed simply, Aamir arrived quietly to pay his respects, reflecting the deep bond he shared with the late actorRawat’s passing has left many in the film fraternity heartbroken, with actors and fans remembering his remarkable performances and powerful screen presence across multiple film industries.
Aamir Khan pays his last respects to Pradeep Rawat
Aamir Khan attended Pradeep Rawat’s last rites in Mumbai on Wednesday, where family members, close friends and several members of the film fraternity gathered to bid the veteran actor a final farewellWearing an orange shirt with blue trousers, Aamir arrived at the crematorium and quietly entered the premises to pay his respectsVideos from the funeral have surfaced online, showing the actor maintaining a low profile as he joined others in mourning the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most memorable character actors.
The emotional atmosphere at the funeral reflected the respect Rawat had earned during his decades-long careerHis family, colleagues and admirers came together to honour the actor, whose performances in films across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and other languages made him a familiar face for audiences.
See viral video of Aamir Khan at Pradeep Rawat’s funeral here
Pradeep Rawat’s death reason
Pradeep Rawat passed away on August 4 at the age of 74 after his battle with cancer took a tragic turnAccording to his manager Siddharth Tiwari, the actor had been undergoing treatment after his cancer relapsedHe reportedly passed away between 6 pm and 6.30 pm while admitted to a hospital.
His manager revealed that Rawat’s platelet count suddenly dropped, making recovery extremely difficultHe shared, “All of a sudden, his platelets went down and from there, he just couldn’t recover.” Reports stated that his platelet count had fallen to nearly 6,000 per microliter during treatment.
Pradeep had first been diagnosed with stomach cancer around four years ago and had shown encouraging signs of recoveryHowever, in May this year, doctors diagnosed him with blood cancerHe underwent treatment at Kokilaben Hospital before being shifted to a specialised cancer hospital in Bhiwandi, where he spent his final days receiving medical care.
A career remembered for unforgettable villainous roles
Pradeep Rawat built a career spanning more than four decades and became one of Indian cinema’s most recognised screen villainsHe first gained nationwide popularity by playing Ashwatthama in B.RChopra’s MahabharatHe later impressed audiences with memorable performances in Lagaan, Ghajini, Sye, Sarfarosh, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Stalin, Veeram, 1: Nenokkadine, Sarrainodu and Chhaava among many others.
Whether in Bollywood or South Indian cinema, Rawat’s commanding screen presence and intense performances made him a favourite choice for powerful antagonist rolesHis work continues to be celebrated by filmmakers, actors and audiences alike.
