Mahabharat' actor Praveen Kumar Sobti dies

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Category : Obituaries Published on: February 10 2022

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Actor-athlete Praveen Kumar Sobti, best-known for his performance as Bheem in the B R Chopra-directed TV show Mahabharat, died due to a heart attack.
Praveen Kumar Sobti was in the Border Security Force or BSF before achieving sporting glory with medals at the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.
Before he became an actor, Praveen was a hammer and discus throw athlete.
Four-time Asian Games medalist Praveen Kumar Sobti also represented India in 1968 Mexico and 1972 Munich Olympics.
He was also honoured with the Arjuna award. He worked as the Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force (BSF) as well.

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Mahabharat' actor Praveen Kumar Sobti dies