Pradeep Rawat | |
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Born | [1] | 21 January 1952
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1983–present |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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.
Rawat 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 role. He debuted in Kannada cinema with Parodi ; Malayalam cinema with China Town ; Bengali cinema with Hero 420 and Bhojpuri cinema with Crack Fighter .
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 | ||
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 | ||
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] |
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 |
Year | Movie | Role |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Year | Movie | Role |
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2000 | Nightfall | Django |
Year | Movie | Role |
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2012 | A.C.P. Ranveer [3] | Salim Langda |
Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Hero 420 | Anukul Roy | |
2021 | Netri: The Leader | Not Announced |
Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Crack Fighter | Changez Khan | Debut film |
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 | |
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