‘Mahabharat’ actor Praveen Kumar Sobti passes away at the age of 74

Veteran actor Praveen Kumar Sobti who played the iconic role of Bheem in BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’ passed away after suffering a heart attack.

Praveen Kumar’s daughter Nikunika told indianexpress.com, “He passed away yesterday around 9.30 pm. He suffered a heart attack. He died at home in Delhi.”

Besides playing the role of Bheem in 1988, Pravin Kumar Sobti has also starred in many films including Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Shehenshah’, and Dharmendra’s ‘Loha’. Other films to his credit include ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’, ‘Yudh’, ‘Mohabbat Ke Dushman’, ‘Karishma Kudrat Kaa’, ‘Ajooba’, and ‘Ghayal’, among others. His last film was ‘Barbarik’ in 2013. Pravin has worked in almost 50 films and TV shows.

Before foraying into acting, Pravin Kumar was a hammer and discus throw athlete. A four-time Asian Games medallist, he also represented India in 1968 Mexico, and the 1972 Munich Olympics. He was also honored with the Arjuna award. He worked as the Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force (BSF) as well.