Mahabharat’s actor who played the role of Bheem in the series, Pravin Kumar Sobti, passes away due to a heart attack at 75. The entertainer died on Monday. Pravin Kumar Sobti was famous for his role of Bheem in Mahabharat.
The actor Pravin Kumar Sobti, who was well known for playing the character of Bheem in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, has passed on at 75 years old. Kumar’s girl Nikunika told a news source, “He passed away yesterday around 9.30 pm. He suffered a heart attack. He died at home in Delhi.”
Other than assuming the part of Bheem, which made him a commonly recognized name, Kumar likewise featured in many movies including Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Shehenshah, and Dharmendra’s Loha. Different movies shockingly incorporate Aaj Ka Arjun, Ajooba, and Ghayal, among others.
Before he turned into an actor, Praveen 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 additionally awarded the Arjuna award. He worked as the Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force (BSF) as well.
The official Twitter record of BSF honored the late actor. “The iconic role of ‘Bheem’ essayed by Sh Praveen Kumar Sobti in B R Chopra’s Mahabharat will continue to bring back memories of the ‘gentle giant’,” the tweet read. Condoling the death of Kumar, in another tweet, BSF wrote, “Director General & All Ranks of BSF condole the untimely demise of Sh Praveen Kumar Sobti, former Deputy Commandant, Arjuna Awardee, two-time Olympian (1968 Mexico Games and 1972 Munich Games) & four-time Asian Games medallist (2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze).”
Director General & All Ranks of BSF condole the untimely demise of Sh Praveen Kumar Sobti, former Deputy Commandant, Arjuna Awardee, two-time Olympian (1968 Mexico Games and 1972 Munich Games) & four-time Asian Games medallist (2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze).#JaiHind#RIP pic.twitter.com/NPsqCjhou7
— BSF (@BSF_India) February 8, 2022
The actor had additionally participated in the Delhi Assembly elections on Aam Aadmi Party ticket in 2013.
