Bollywood villain who worked with Shah Rukh & Akshay Kumar is a “Real-life Shravan Kumar"; a video of him caring for paralysed mother goes viral

The actor Pradeep Kabra has carved out a distinctive niche in Bollywood, portraying formidable antagonists—yet his off-screen journey shows a complete contrast from his bad-guy roles. Away from the glare of cameras, Kabra has taken on a role close to the heart—caring for his mother after she suffered a paralysis attack over a decade ago. He would help with therapy sessions, take her on beach-walks, and ensure she felt supported every step of the way.

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From TV Sets to Big-Screen Villain

Pradeep Kabra’s journey in the entertainment world began with television appearances, including the long-running series C.I.D. where he portrayed various negative characters.


He made his film debut in the Hindi film Run (2004), starring Abhishek Bachchan and Bhoomika Chawla. The film was produced by Boney Kapoor and superstar Sridevi. He then steadily built his reputation as a reliable character actor over the years.

While fans recognise him for his menacing on-screen roles, Kabra’s off-screen story turns heads for deeply human reasons. His mother suffered a paralysis attack years ago, and since then he has taken on the role of caregiver — supporting her therapy, taking her for walks, and even carrying her on his back to the beach.

Kabra’s act of caring for his mother struck a deep chord with audiences. After a video of him helping her walk went viral, users flooded the comments with admiration. One user wrote, “You don’t need to play a hero when you already are one at home.” Another said, “We see him as a villain in films, but this proves he has the biggest heart.” Others called him “a real-life Shravan Kumar,” referencing the mythological son known for devotion to his parents.

The outpouring of affection is turning the once-feared on-screen antagonist into a symbol of compassion and humility. Social-media posts and viral videos show Kabra contrasting the ruthless villain roles he plays on-screen.

Kabra has carved out a niche playing antagonists and henchmen in big commercial films — his credits include major titles such as Delhi Belly (2011), Bang Bang! (2014) and Dilwale (2015). Notably, he has also worked in regional cinema — for instance, the Rajasthani film Taawdo the Sunlight (2017) featured him in a significant role and was screened at film festivals. Kabra joined the cast of superstar Rajinikanth’s Tamil film Darbar (2020), showing his reach beyond Hindi cinema.