Entertainer Praveen Kumar Sobti, famous for attempting the job of Bheem in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, has kicked the bucket at 75 years old. Kumar’s girl Nikunika told, “He died yesterday around 9.30 pm. He experienced a respiratory failure. He kicked the bucket 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 amazingly incorporate Aaj Ka Arjun, Ajooba, and Ghayal, among others.
Before he turned into an entertainer, Praveen was a mallet and disk toss competitor. A four-time Asian Games medallist, he additionally addressed India in 1968 Mexico and 1972 Munich Olympics. He was likewise respected with Arjuna grant. He filled in as the Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force (BSF) also.
The authority Twitter record of BSF honored the late entertainer. “The notable job of ‘Bheem’ tried by Sh Praveen Kumar Sobti in B R Chopra’s Mahabharat will keep on bringing back recollections of the ‘delicate monster’,” the tweet read. Mourning the passing of Kumar, in another tweet, BSF stated, “Chief General and All Ranks of BSF mourn the unfavorable death of Sh Praveen Kumar Sobti, previous Deputy Commandant, Arjuna Awardee, double cross Olympian (1968 Mexico Games and 1972 Munich Games) and four-time Asian Games medallist (2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze).
The entertainer had additionally challenged the Delhi Assembly decisions on Aam Aadmi Party ticket in 2013.
