Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker joined members of the film fraternity in Mumbai on Wednesday to attend the funeral of actor Pradeep Rawat [1, 2].
The gathering marks the final farewell for a veteran actor known for his roles in major Indian cinema, bringing together former co-stars and directors who worked with him across multiple decades.
Rawat died on Aug. 4, 2026 [4], at the age of 74 [1]. He had been battling blood cancer, which had relapsed before his death [3]. His last rites took place on Aug. 5, 2026 [3].
Among the attendees were members of the cast from the film Lagaan, as well as industry figures including Ashoke Pandit, Yashpal Sharma, Ruhanika Dhawan, Raj Arjun, and Karan V. Grover [2, 3]. The presence of these actors and directors highlighted the professional respect Rawat commanded throughout his career in the industry.
Aamir Khan, who worked with Rawat in the film Ghajini, spoke about the actor's professional approach. "He was a dedicated and fearless actor," Khan said [1].
The event served as a collective mourning for the actor's contributions to cinema. Family members and colleagues gathered to pay their respects before the final rites were completed in Mumbai [1, 2].
“He was a dedicated and fearless actor.”
The attendance of high-profile figures like Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker underscores Rawat's significance as a reliable character actor in the Indian film industry. His death from relapsed blood cancer marks the loss of a performer who frequently played pivotal antagonistic roles in critically and commercially successful films.
