Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/01/1952 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 04, Aug, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 04/08/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Pradeep Rawat
04/08/2026
Pradeep Rawat died in Mumbai on 4 August 2026 after battling blood cancer. He was 74. Reports described him as one of Indian cinema's most recognizable villain actors, with a career spanning Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and other film industries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat |
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| Famous Role | Ghajini Dharmatma in the Bollywood film Ghajini (2008) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Govt. Science College, Jabalpur |
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| Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 18/08/2006 |
Family
| Father | M. S. Rawat (Retired Army Personnel) (Deceased) |
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| Mother | M. M. Rawat (Deceased) |
| Siblings | Sister - Alka Bhatia |
| Spouse | Kalyani Rawat |
| Children | 2 Sons: Vikram Rawat, Singh Rawat |
Career
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Favourites
| Cuisine | Indian |
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| Actor | Aamir Khan |
| Colour | Black |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pradeep's family originates from Ambala, Haryana. | |
| 2. He aspired to join the Indian army like his father but was unsuccessful in his attempts. | |
| 3. Before acting, he worked as a banker in Jabalpur. | |
| 4. He trained in acting with Raj Babbar's Ekjute Theatre Group. | |
| 5. Pradeep was cast as Ashwathama in Mahabharata after catching the attention of the casting director. | |
| 6. He initially played minor roles in Bollywood, later gaining fame as a leading villain in Southern cinema. | |
| 7. His performance in Ghajini as both Ram and Lakshman became iconic. | |
| 8. He has appeared in several films alongside Aamir Khan. | |
| 9. Pradeep has stage fright and feels nervous despite his extensive film experience. | |
| 10. He dislikes taking selfies and often feels bothered by fans asking for pictures. | |
| 11. He and his wife started a doorstep diesel delivery service named 'Go Fuel' in Mumbai in August 2022. | |
| 12. Pradeep enjoys parties and socializing but only drinks occasionally. | |
| 13. He is passionate about animal welfare and is known to be spiritual, frequently visiting temples. | |
| 14. He maintains a low profile on social media. |
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