Veteran actor Pradeep Singh Rawat was laid to rest in Mumbai on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, 2026 [3].
The gathering of the cast and crew from the acclaimed film "Lagaan" highlights the enduring professional bonds and the significant impact Rawat had on the Indian cinema community.
Rawat died on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 [2], at the age of 74 [1]. His death followed a battle with blood cancer, described as a recurrence of the disease [4], [5].
Aamir Khan and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker attended the funeral to pay their final respects [1]. They were joined by several other members of the "Lagaan" cast, including Yashpal Sharma, Daya Shankar Pandey, and Rajendra Gupta [1].
Salman Khan said he was sorrowful over the loss of the actor [2]. Rawat is survived by his wife, Kalyani Rawat, and his son, Vikramaditya Rawat [1].
The funeral services in Mumbai served as a final tribute to a career defined by versatile performances in various Indian productions. The presence of his former colleagues emphasized the collective grief of the industry following his death on Tuesday [2].
“Pradeep Singh Rawat was laid to rest in Mumbai on Wednesday evening”
The death of Pradeep Singh Rawat marks the loss of a seasoned character actor known for his presence in major Bollywood productions. The high-profile attendance at his funeral by the 'Lagaan' team underscores the cultural legacy of that specific production and the tight-knit nature of the industry's veteran circles.
