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Ghajini Villain Pradeep Rawat Dies of Blood Cancer
6 Aug
Summary
- Actor Pradeep Rawat passed away on August 4, 2026.
- He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer.
- His son shared details of his final moments and battle.
Actor Pradeep Rawat, widely recognized for his villainous roles, passed away on August 4, 2026, following a struggle with blood cancer. His son, Vikramaditya Rawat, shared that the actor was in good health just two months before his demise, making the diagnosis particularly devastating.
Vikramaditya recounted that initial symptoms were mistaken for a stomach infection. However, further tests revealed a drastically high white blood cell count, leading to a diagnosis of aggressive blood cancer at Kokilaben Hospital. The situation escalated rapidly when his platelets dropped significantly.
Describing his father's final moments, Vikramaditya witnessed doctors performing CPR before realizing the severity of the situation. The actor's funeral took place in Mumbai on August 5, 2026, attended by notable figures from the film industry.
Rawat had a distinguished four-decade career, appearing in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films. He gained significant recognition for his performances in "Lagaan" and "Ghajini." His last appearance was in the 2025 film "Chhava."
