Who Is Pradeep Rawat's Wife, Kalyani? Know All About Her Amid The Veteran Actor's Death At 74
Pradeep Rawat passed away at the age of 74. Amid this, meet his wife, Kalyani Rawat, who largely stayed away from the limelight.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GooglePradeep Rawat, best known for his villainous roles in films, passed away at 74. According to reports, he took his last breath on August 4, 2026, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. Amid this, the focus has shifted towards Pradeep’s personal life. It is worth mentioning that the veteran actor had kept his personal life out of the public spotlight. Now, if you are interested in knowing about Pradeep Rawat’s wife, we’ve got you covered.
Meet Bollywood's famous villain Pradeep Rawat's wife, Kalyani Rawat
Kalyani Rawat, who is best known as Pradeep Rawat’s wife, is a very private person. According to reports, Kalyani hails from Telugu. She is reportedly the mother of a son named Vikram and a son named Singh Rawat. She does not belong to the film industry. She was occasionally seen at events alongside veteran actor Pradeep Rawat.
Pradeep Rawat and Kalyani Rawat's lesser-known love story
The couple crossed paths on the set of Stalin. It was Pradeep Rawat who fell in love with Kalyani at first glance. However, Kalyani didn’t pay any attention to him back then. In an interview, Pradeep shared that Kalyani appeared quite strict. However, it was destiny that brought them closer. One day, Kalyani’s car broke down, and his manager came and asked him whether they could send an actor with him. Hesitantly, Pradeep agreed, and it was none other than Kalyani. On their way back to their homes, they exchanged numbers. After a few months of dating, the duo tied the knot in 2006.
Pradeep Rawat passes away after battling with cancer
Actor Yashpal Sharma was the first to confirm Pradeep Rawat’s death. The veteran actor has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Confirming his death, Pradeep’s manager, Siddharth Tiwari, shared with ETimes that at 6-6:30 p.m. on August 4, 2026, the veteran actor took his last breath. Siddharth mentioned that the legendary actor survived cancer four years back, but it had relapsed again over the last one and a half months. In his words:
"He passed away today, August 4, somewhere between 6 and 6:30 p.m. He survived cancer four years back, but again, since the last one and a half months, it was a relapse of cancer. So, he was hospitalised for one month. That's how it is. All of a sudden, his platelets went down, and from there, he just couldn't recover."
Pradeep’s funeral will be held on August 5, 2026, in the evening, and his mortal remains will be kept at his home in Goregaon, Mumbai. Soon after the news of Pradeep’s demise surfaced, netizens paid their heartfelt tribute to the veteran actor. A user on Reddit wrote, "Om shanti. I will remember him most for playing Ashwatthama in BR Chopra Mahabharat." Another user commented, "RIP, my favourite role of his was Ashwatthama in Mahabharat and Sultan in Sarfarosh."
A third user wrote, "RIP. Really unsung beginning to his career, Ashwatthama in Mahabharat. Then the lawyer role in Meri Jung, but later in his career, he transformed into a feared villain. Will be missed." A fourth user shared, "Another actor from Mahabharat has gone. Also loved him in Ghajini, Sarfarosh and Lagaan! Om Shanti!"
Paying tribute, a user wrote, "Om shanti. We lost one of the best commendable artists in the film industry. Thank you for all your masterclass performances, sir. May the family gather strength to bear this huge loss." Another tribute can be read as:
"RIP Pradeep sir, you will be missed so much, so sad and a big black day for Bollywood. Om Shanti."
We offer strength to Pradeep Rawat's family.
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