New Delhi. Bollywood actor Pradeep Rawat is known for his strong acting. He has worked in many films with Aamir Khan. Pradeep Rawat played the role of Deva in ‘Lagaan’. He was seen in the role of Sultan in ‘Sarfaroz’. At the same time, he became famous by playing the role of a dreaded villain in ‘Ghajini’. Recently Pradeep Rawat told that Aamir Khan had offered him the role of Deva in ‘Lagaan’ at midnight. Also shared a funny incident from that time.
During the interview with Siddharth Kannan, Pradeep Rawat told that the role of Deva Singh Sodhi was first given to Mukesh Rishi. When she rejected the offer, Aamir Khan offered her the film. He said, ‘I remember that we did not have mobile phones then. There was a landline at my house, so Aamir Khan called on it at 12 o’clock in the night. My sister received the call and asked who was calling, then she said that I am Aamir Khan. My sister said why are you bullying? Aamir said- I am really speaking Aamir Khan. Is it Pradeep ji? At that time my sister did not believe it at all. They wondered why Aamir Khan would call. She said that I do not believe that you are Aamir Khan. Hang up the phone.
FIRST PUBLISHED: May 19, 2024, 09:35 IST