Actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74

• Pradeep Rawat, best known for his roles in ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Lagaan’, passed away on August 4. He was 74.

• He was a popular actor known for his performance in Hindi films, as well as many south Indian movies and television shows.

• Rawat rose to stardom with his portrayal of Ashwatthama in ‘Mahabharat’ and later featured in TV shows such as ‘Tehkikaat’, ‘Chandrakanta’ and ‘Yug’. 

• His other Hindi movies include ‘Agneepath’, ‘Meri Jung’, ‘Sarfarosh’, ‘The Hero: Story of a Spy’ and ‘Chhaava’.

• In south cinema, he was often awarded for his portrayal of villains, most notably in ‘Sye’, ‘China Town’, ‘Veeram’ and ‘Nayak’. 

• He reprised his negative role in the Hindi remake of Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Ghajini’ after starring in the Tamil version, led by Suriya.