Mahabharat' actor Praveen Kumar Sobti dies

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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