Pradeep Rawat (actor)
Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat | |
|---|---|
 Rawat in 2014 | |
| Born | 21 January 1952 Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Died | 4 August 2026 (aged 74) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–2026 |
| Spouse | Kalyani Rawat |
| Children | 2 |
Pradeep Rawat (21 January 1952 – 4 August 2026) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil language films. Notable for playing villainous roles, Rawat's first appearance was in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat as Ashwatthama.[1]
Life and career
Rawat was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India on 21 January 1952.[2] He was introduced into Telugu cinema with the film Sye. In Tamil cinema, he acted in the film Ghajini (2005) where he appeared in a double negative role. He reprised his role in the Hindi remake.[3] He debuted in Kannada cinema with Parodi; Malayalam cinema with China Town; Bengali cinema with Hero 420 and Bhojpuri cinema with Crack Fighter.
Rawat died from blood cancer in Mumbai, on 4 August 2026, at the age of 74.[4][5]
Awards
- 2004: Winner, Filmfare Best Villain Award (Telugu) for Sye[6]
- 2004: Winner, Santosham Best Villain Award for Sye[6]
- 2004: Winner, Nandi Award for Best Villain for Sye[6]
- 2012: Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) for Mangala
- 2014: Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) for Naayak
Filmography
Telugu
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sye | Bikshu Yadav | Filmfare Award for Best Villain[7] |
| 2005 | Bhadra | Veerayya | |
| Andarivadu | Satti Bihari | ||
| Jagapati | MLA Goud | ||
| Chhatrapati | Ras Bihari | ||
| 2006 | Lakshmi | Rayudu | |
| Maayajaalam | MP Pradeep | ||
| Hanumanthu | Krishna Murthy "KM" | ||
| Stalin | MLA | ||
| 2007 | Desamuduru | Tambi Durai | |
| Yogi | Narsing Pahilwan | ||
| Maharadhi | |||
| Jagadam | Manikyam | ||
| Maisamma IPS | Khan Bhaiyya | ||
| 2008 | Veedhi Rowdy | ||
| Nagaram | Kaasim Bhai | ||
| Bhale Dongalu | Veer Raju | ||
| Homam | Police Officer Vishwanath | ||
| Baladur | Umapathi | ||
| Adivishnu | Yadagiri | ||
| Raksha | Sanathan Baba | ||
| 2009 | Maska | Shinde | |
| Mesthri | Subbaraju | ||
| Mitrudu | |||
| Oy! | Ras Bihari | ||
| Kasko | Basavanna | ||
| 2010 | Panchakshari | Radeep/Billa Bhai | |
| Ragada | Peddhanna | ||
| 2011 | Mangala | ||
| Chattam | |||
| Veera | Pedda Rayudu | ||
| Rajanna | |||
| Dalapati | |||
| 2012 | All the Best | Razak | |
| Rebel | Simhadri | ||
| Nippu | Raja Goud | ||
| Poola Rangadu | Lala Goud | ||
| Adhinayakudu | Ramappa | ||
| Genius | MLA Nanaji | ||
| 2013 | Sevakudu | Balram Jadoo | |
| Naayak | Minister Rawat | ||
| Baadshah | Violent Victor | ||
| Wall Poster | |||
| 2014 | 1: Nenokkadine | Taxi Driver | |
| Alludu Seenu | Bhanu Bhai | ||
| 2015 | Lion | Dhooli Krishna | |
| Soukhyam | Bavuji | ||
| 2016 | Nenu Sailaja | Maharshi | |
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Bhairav Singh's father | ||
| Sarrainodu | Obul Reddy | ||
| 2017 | Prajapathi | Sivaji | |
| Aakatayi | Jehangir | ||
| Katamarayudu | Radia | ||
| Jayadev | Don | [8] | |
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Sarpanch | ||
| Jai Lava Kusa | Yadagiri | ||
| 2018 | Achari America Yatra | Subramanyam | |
| Naa Peru Surya | PC | ||
| 2019 | Mismatch | Mahalakshmi's father | |
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | Vasu | |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | David | [9] |
| 2026 | Gaayapadda Simham | Bhikshu Das |
Hindi
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Aitbaar | Police Inspector | |
| Meri Jung | Rawat | ||
| 1986 | Aap Ke Saath | Rajwa | Uncredited role |
| Samundar | Navy Officer | ||
| 1987 | Kaash | Man in hotel | |
| Insaaf | Police Inspector at hospital | Uncredited role | |
| 1988 | Mar Mitenge | Manjit's Henchman | |
| 1989 | Desh Ke Dushman | Rakka's goon | |
| Hisaab Khoon Ka | Rajkumar of the princely state | [10] | |
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Pakya | |
| Awaargi | Rajesh Kumar | ||
| Agneepath | Vijay's Henchman | ||
| Baaghi | Buddha | ||
| Zimmedaaar | |||
| Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Gangaram | ||
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | Meera's first husband | |
| 1992 | Apradhi | Tejoo | |
| 1993 | Andha Intequam | Karan | |
| Rani Aur Maharani | Police Inspector Sher Singh | ||
| Kayda Kanoon | Inspector Deshmukh | ||
| Kohra | Tinnu's henchman | [11] | |
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingaari | ||
| Jazbaat | |||
| Insaniyat | Brijbhan's Man | ||
| Sangdil Sanam | Pradeep | ||
| 1995 | Vartmaan | ||
| Policewala Gunda | Jailor Patania | ||
| Sarhad | |||
| 1996 | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | ||
| Rajkumar | |||
| 1997 | Koyla | Police Commissioner DIG | |
| 1998 | Major Saab | Subiedaar Singh | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Sultan | |
| 2001 | Lagaan | Deva Singh Sodhi | [12] |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Chief of RAW | |
| 2004 | Deewaar | Baldev | |
| 2008 | Ghajini | Ghajini Dharmatma | [13] |
| 2011 | Shabri | Rajdhar Bhau | |
| 2013 | Grand Masti | Robert Pereira | |
| 2015 | Singh Is Bliing | Kirpal Singh | |
| 2025 | Chhaava | Yesaji Kank | [14] |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | Seena Thana |
| Ghajini | Lakshman / Ram (dual role)[15] | |
| 2006 | Sabari | Vajravelu |
| Vathiyar | Nachiyar | |
| 2010 | Aasal | Kali Mama (Kalivardhan) |
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Abdul Kathir (Vappa) |
| 2012 | Mirattal | Soori |
| 2013 | Haridas | Aadhi |
| 2014 | Jilla | Commissioner |
| Veeram | Vanangamudi | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Pasupathy |
| Eli | Nagarajan | |
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Baba |
| Aayirathil Iruvar | Bhima Raju | |
| 2019 | Market Raja MBBS | Manohar Singh |
| 2022 | Gulu Gulu | David |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Fernandes |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Parodi | |
| 2008 | Gaja | Soorappa |
| 2009 | Abhay | MLA Narasimha Murthy |
| 2013 | Bachchan | Minister Madhusudhan |
| Election | Narasimha | |
| 2016 | Shivalinga | Baba |
| Lakshmana | ||
| 2022 | Champion | |
| TBA | Thrishulam |
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | China Town | Gauda |
| 2013 | Ithu Pathiramanal | Police Constable Shouri |
| 2014 | Cousins | Nagarajan Adiga |
| 2019 | Oru Kadathu Naadan Kadha | Baba |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nightfall | Django | English | |
| 2012 | A.C.P. Ranveer | Salim Langda | Odia | [16] |
| 2016 | Hero 420 | Anukul Roy | Bengali | Indo-Bangladesh joint production |
| 2019 | Crack Fighter | Changez Khan | Bhojpuri | |
| 2024 | Hrashwo Deergha | Mahamant | Nepali | |
| Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Chapter 1 | Muqarrab Khan | Marathi | ||
| 2026 | Aa Bata Aama | Father | Nepali | [17] |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Ashwatthama | DD National | |
| 1994 | Tehkikaat | Episode 12/13 Terror Attack Conspirancy-Tiger, Sharp Shooter | ||
| Chandrakanta (TV series) | Aiyyar Himmat Singh | |||
| 1996 | Yug | British Police Officer Marshall | ||
| 1999–2000 | Gul Sanobar | |||
| 2003 | Mission Fateh | Puneet Nath Dutt's father | Sahara One | |
References
- ↑ "बॉलीवुड का गजनी, महाभारत में बना था अश्वत्थामा, पहचाना आपने?". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ↑ "Pradeep Rawat: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini' co-star Pradeep Rawat recalls the actor getting injured during action scene: 'Heard him scream in pain' | - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ↑ "Lagaan, Ghajini actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74; Yashpal Sharma mourns demise". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "Actor Pradeep Rawat of 'Ghajini' fame dies at 74". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Pradeep Rawat biography: Early life, career, awards and recognition, personal life, conclusion". The Hans India. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Telugu Cinema Etc - Nandi award winners list 2004". Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ Adivi, Sridhar (30 June 2017). "Jayadev Movie review highlights: The movie promises an action-packed comedy drama". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Pre-release business: Chiranjeevi's 'Waltair Veerayya' beats Balakrishna's 'Veera Simha Reddy'". The Times of India. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ↑ "Hisaab Khoon Ka". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ↑ "Kohra - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "Deva, the Sikh from the neighboring village: The Ten Samurai". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2004. Retrieved 29 December 2007.
- ↑ "Review: Ghajini". NDTV. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ↑ "'Ghaijini' actor Pradeep Rawat joins Vicky Kaushal for Laxman Utekar's 'Chaava' - Exclusive!". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ "Ghajini (2005)". Sify. 30 September 2005. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ↑ Dasgupta, Priyanka. "Ghajini comes to Ollywood". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ↑ "Paul Shah says 'Aa Bata Aama' mirrors everyday Nepali life". Nepal News. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
External links
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- Indian male film actors
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Male actors in Kannada cinema
- Male actors in Malayalam cinema
- Male actors in Bengali cinema
- Male actors in Bhojpuri cinema
- Male actors in Odia cinema
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Nandi Award winners
- Deaths from blood cancer in India