Pradeep Rawat (actor)
Pradeep Rawat (born 21 January 1952) is an Indian actor who works 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. He appeared in Yug as a British police officer Marshal. He also played various roles in serial Jai Mata Di He was in memorable roles in Bollywood films such as Sarfarosh as Sultan, in Lagaan as Deva, in Ghajini (2005) as Ram and Lakshman, and in its Hindi remake Ghajini (2008) as the title character.
Pradeep Rawat | |
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Born | [1] | 21 January 1952
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1983–present |
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Rawat was introduced into Telugu cinema with the film Sye. In Tamil cinema his memorable hit was Ghajini where he appeared in a double role. He debuted in Kannada cinema with Parodi; Malayalam cinema with China Town; Bengali cinema with Hero 420 and Bhojpuri cinema with Crack Fighter.
Awards
- 2004: Winner, Filmfare Best Villain Award (Telugu) for Sye
- 2004: Winner, Santosham Best Villain Award for Sye
- 2004: Winner, Nandi Award for Best Villain for Sye
- 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 |
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2004 | Sye | Bikshu Yadav | Filmfare Award for Best Villain |
2005 | Bhadra | Veerayya | |
Andarivadu | Satti Bihari | ||
Jagapati | MLA Goud | ||
Chhatrapati | Ras Bihari | ||
2005 | Ghajini | Ram / Lakshman | |
2006 | Lakshmi | Rayudu | |
Maayajaalam | MP Pradeep | ||
Hanumanthu | Krishna Murthy "KM" | ||
Stalin | MLA | ||
2007 | Desamuduru | Tambi Durai | |
Yogi | Narsing Pahilwan | Cameo | |
Maharadhi | |||
Jagadam | Manikyam | ||
Maisamma IPS | Khan Bhaiyya | ||
2008 | Veedhi Rowdy | ||
Nagaram | Kaasim Bhai | ||
Bhale Dongalu | Veer Raju | ||
Homam | Police Officer Vishwanath | ||
Baladur | Umapathi | ||
Adi Vishnu | Yadagiri | ||
Raksha | Sanathan Baba | ||
2008 | Ghajini | Ghajini Dharmatma | |
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 | ||
Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Sarpanch | ||
Jai Lava Kusa | Yadagiri | ||
2018 | Achari America Yatra | Subramanyam | |
Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India | PC | ||
2019 | Mismatch | Mahalakshmi's father | |
2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | Vasu | |
2023 | Waltair Veerayya | David | [2] |
Tiger Nageswara Rao | |||
Abhilasha |
Hindi
Year | Movie | Role |
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1985 | Aitbaar | Police Inspector |
Meri Jung | Rawat, Public Prosecutor Lawyer | |
1986 | Aap Ke Saath | Rajwa (Uncredited Role) |
Samundar | Navy Officer | |
1987 | Kaash | Man in hotel |
Insaaf | Police Inspector at hospital (Uncredited) | |
1988 | Mar Mitenge | Manjit's Henchman |
1989 | Desh Ke Dushman | Rakka's goon |
1990 | Maha-Sangram | Pakya, Henchman |
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 | |
Kohra | ||
1994 | Aag Aur Chingaari | |
Jazbaat | ||
Kayda Kanoon | Inspector Deshmukh | |
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, the Sikh batsman |
2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Chief of RAW |
2004 | Deewaar | Baldev |
2008 | Ghajini | Ghajini Dharmatma |
2011 | Shabri | Rajdhar Bhau |
2013 | Grand Masti | Robert Pereira |
2015 | Singh Is Bliing | Kirpal Singh |
Tamil
Year | Movie | Role |
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2004 | Chatrapathy | Rawat Chakravarthy's henchmen |
2005 | Thotti Jaya | Seena Thana |
Ghajini | Lakshman/Ram | |
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 | Movie | Role |
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2007 | Parodi | |
2008 | Gaja | |
2009 | Abhay | MLA Narasimha Murthy |
2013 | Bachchan | Minister Madhusudhan |
Election | Narasimha | |
2016 | Shivalinga | Baba |
Lakshmana | ||
2021 | Thrishulam |
Malayalam
Year | Movie | Role |
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2011 | China Town | Gauda |
2013 | Ithu Pathiramanal | Police Constable Shouri |
2014 | Cousins | Nagarajan |
2019 | Oru Kadathu Naadan Kadha | Baba |
English
Year | Movie | Role |
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2000 | Nightfall | Django |
Odia
Year | Movie | Role |
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2012 | A.C.P. Ranveer[3] | Salim Langda |
Bengali
Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Hero 420 | Anukul Roy | |
2021 | Netri: The Leader | Not Announced |
Bhojpuri
Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Crack Fighter | Changez Khan | Debut film |
Television
Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
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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
- "Pradeep Rawat: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India.
- Arvind V (13 January 2023). "Waltair Veerayya Movie Review: An in-form Chiranjeevi doesn't make this film a pumped-up experience". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- Dasgupta, Priyanka. "Ghajini comes to Ollywood". The Times of India.