New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his roles in Ghajini and Lagaan, died of cancer at 74.

Pradeep's manager Siddharth Tiwari told HT City that the actor was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed. "He died a few hours ago." According to the news outlet, he had been admitted to the hospital for over a month.

The veteran actor is survived by his wife and son, Vikramaditya.

Actor Yashpal Sharma also shared the news of his demise on his Instagram on Tuesday and wrote, "Pradeep Rawat Our Gajini Deva of Lagaan RIP."

Rawat was widely respected for his intense screen presence and versatility. He transitioned successfully from Hindi television to villain roles in regional cinema.

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