KGF Actor Harish Rai Passes Away Shocking News
Sandalwood is mourning today as actor Harish Rai, famous for K.G.F, passed away after battling thyroid cancer.
By: Shanaz B Syed | 6 Nov 2025 6:00 PM ISTSandalwood is mourning today as actor Harish Rai, famous for K.G.F, passed away after battling thyroid cancer. Fans, friends, and co-stars are feeling the loss deeply. Harish had a way of sticking in your memory. Even in small scenes, he made you notice him, something rare and special.
He acted for decades, leaving a mark with roles that people still talk about. Don Rai in Om (1995) and Kasim Chacha in K.G.F are just a few. He had this intensity, but it didn’t feel forced. Quiet moments on screen became powerful with him, and that’s what made his acting stand out.
A few years ago, Harish talked openly about his illness. He revealed he had thyroid cancer and even asked some fellow actors for help, and many responded. During K.G.F, fans saw him with a beard. Later, he explained it was to hide his swollen throat caused by cancer. Little things like that showed how he kept going, quietly handling tough stuff while still doing his job. Harish Rai’s grit, talent, and charm leave lasting cinematic legacy.
