{
  "id": 279313,
  "title": "Pradeep Rawat's son Vikramaditya recalls actor's battle with blood cancer at prayer meet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/pradeep-rawats-son-vikramaditya-recalls-actors-battle-with-blood",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-07T18:37:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/pradeep-rawats-son-vikramaditya-breaks-down-as-he-recalls-actors-battle-with-blood-cancer-at-prayer-meet-i-will-carry-forward-his-legacy/articleshow/133040805.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, celebrated for his performances in films like Ghajini, Lagaan, and Mahabharat, passed away after battling a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer at the age of 74. His son, Vikramaditya Rawat, paid an emotional tribute at a prayer meet in Mumbai, describing his father as a man of honour and respect. Vikramaditya recounted Pradeep's final illness, which began with minor hiccups that escalated into a life-threatening condition despite treatment. Actor Raghubir Yadav and Mukesh Rishi also paid tribute, remembering the talented and influential actor's contributions to Indian cinema.",
  "summary": "Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Mumbai to remember veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, as his son Vikramaditya Rawat paid an emotional tribute and promised to carry forward his father's legacy. Speaking to ANI during the prayer meet, Pradeep Rawat's son, Vikramaditya Rawat, became emotional while remembering his father, describing him as a man of \"honour and respect.\"",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}