Pradeep Rawat biography
Pradeep Rawat was an Indian actor, born on 21 January 1952 in Jabalpur, who died on 4 August 2026.
Pradeep Rawat's screen career began in 1985 with Meri Jung, playing Rawat.
Pradeep Rawat appeared in 89 films and 7 television or streaming titles across Hindi and Indian cinema, Bengali cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema between 1985 and 2026.
Honours include Nandi Award for Best Villain, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role and SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role , Telugu.
- Born
- 21 January 1952
- Died
- 4 August 2026 (aged 74)
- Birthplace
- Jabalpur
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Bengali cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1983 to 2026
- Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Villain
- Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
- SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role , Telugu
- Santosham Best Villain Award
Pradeep Rawat filmography
89 films and 7 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aa Bata Aama | Father | Nepali | |
| 2025 | Chhaava | Yesaji Kank | ||
| 2024 | Hrashwo Deergha | Mahamant | Nepali | |
| 2024 | Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Chapter 1 | Muqarrab Khan | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Tiger Nageswara Rao | Telugu | ||
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Telugu | ||
| 2023 | DD Returns | Fernandes | ||
| 2022 | Gulu Gulu | David | ||
| 2022 | Champion | |||
| 2019 | Oru Kadathu Naadan Kadha | Baba | ||
| 2019 | Market Raja MBBS | Manohar Singh | ||
| 2019 | Crack Fighter | Changez Khan | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Telugu | ||
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Baba | ||
| 2017 | Aayirathil Iruvar | Bhima Raju | ||
| 2016 | Nenu Sailaja | Telugu | ||
| 2016 | Shivalinga | Baba | ||
| 2016 | Lakshmana | |||
| 2016 | Hero 420 | Anukul Roy | Bengali | Indo-Bangladesh joint production |
| 2015 | Singh Is Bliing | Kirpal Singh | ||
| 2015 | Eli | Nagarajan | ||
| 2015 | Aambala | Pasupathy | ||
| 2014 | Cousins | Nagarajan Adiga | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | Vanangamudi | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Commissioner |
Show all 89 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pathiramanal | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Ithu Pathiramanal | Police Constable Shouri | ||
| 2013 | Haridas | Aadhi | ||
| 2013 | Grand Masti | Robert Pereira | ||
| 2013 | Election | Narasimha | ||
| 2013 | Bachchan | Minister Madhusudhan | ||
| 2012 | A.C.P. Ranveer | Salim Langda | Odia | |
| 2012 | Mirattal | Soori | ||
| 2011 | China Town | Gauda | ||
| 2011 | Shabri | Rajdhar Bhau | ||
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Abdul Kathir (Vappa) | ||
| 2010 | Panchakshari | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Aasal | Kali Mama (Kalivardhan) | ||
| 2009 | Abhay | MLA Narasimha Murthy | ||
| 2008 | Ghajini | Ghajini Dharmatma | ||
| 2008 | Gaja | Soorappa | ||
| 2007 | Desamuduru | Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Parodi | |||
| 2006 | Mayajalam | Telugu | ||
| 2006 | Vathiyar | Nachiyar | ||
| 2006 | Sabari | Vajravelu | ||
| 2005 | Chhatrapati | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Bhadra | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Andarivaadu | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | Seena Thana | ||
| 2005 | Ghajini | Lakshman / Ram (dual role) | ||
| 2004 | Sye | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Deewaar | Baldev | ||
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Chief of RAW | ||
| 2001 | Lagaan | Deva Singh Sodhi | ||
| 2000 | Nightfall | Django | English | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Sultan | ||
| 1998 | Major Saab | Subiedaar Singh | ||
| 1997 | Koyla | Police Commissioner DIG | ||
| 1996 | Rajkumar | |||
| 1996 | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | |||
| 1995 | Vartmaan | |||
| 1995 | Sarhad | |||
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda | Jailor Patania | ||
| 1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Pradeep | ||
| 1994 | Jazbaat | |||
| 1994 | Insaniyat | Brijbhan's Man | ||
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingaari | |||
| 1993 | Rani Aur Maharani | Police Inspector Sher Singh | ||
| 1993 | Kohra | Tinnu's henchman | ||
| 1993 | Kayda Kanoon | Inspector Deshmukh | ||
| 1993 | Andha Intequam | Karan | ||
| 1992 | Apradhi | Tejoo | ||
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | Meera's first husband | ||
| 1990 | Zimmedaaar | |||
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Gangaram | ||
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Pakya | ||
| 1990 | Baaghi | Buddha | ||
| 1990 | Awaargi | Rajesh Kumar | ||
| 1990 | Agneepath | Vijay's Henchman | ||
| 1989 | Hisaab Khoon Ka | Rajkumar of the princely state | ||
| 1989 | Desh Ke Dushman | Rakka's goon | ||
| 1988 | Mar Mitenge | Manjit's Henchman | ||
| 1987 | Kaash | Man in hotel | ||
| 1987 | Insaaf | Police Inspector at hospital | Uncredited role | |
| 1986 | Samundar | Navy Officer | ||
| 1986 | Aap Ke Saath | Rajwa | Uncredited role | |
| 1985 | Meri Jung | Rawat | ||
| 1985 | Aitbaar | Police Inspector |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mission Fateh | Puneet Nath Dutt's father | Sahara One | |
| 2002 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Jinnat (Episode 46 - Jinnat Ka Kahar) | Star Plus | |
| 1999 | Gul Sanobar | DD National | ||
| 1996 | Yug | British Police Officer Marshall | DD National | |
| 1994 | Tehkikaat | Episode 12/13 Terror Attack Conspirancy-Tiger, Sharp Shooter | DD National | |
| 1994 | Chandrakanta (TV series) | Aiyyar Himmat Singh | DD National | |
| 1988 | Mahabharat | Ashwatthama | DD National |