Banking Career Before Acting – Before pursuing films, Rawat worked at UCO Bank in Jabalpur.

Theater Background – He trained at the Ekjute Theatre Group, founded by Raj Babbar and Nadira Babbar.

Television Debut – His first big role was Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat (1988), which brought him recognition.

Multi-Industry Actor – He has acted in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Odia films.

Dual Role in Ghajini – In Ghajini (2008), he portrayed both the antagonist and his twin brother, a rare occurrence in Indian cinema.

Award-Winning Villain – He won the Filmfare Best Villain Award, Santosham Best Villain Award, and Nandi Award for Sye (2004).

English Film Appearance – He featured in the English-language movie Nightfall (2000), directed by Gwyneth Gibby.

Web Series Role – He appeared in the Zee5 thriller web series The Final Call (2019).

Failed Army Aspirations – He attempted to join the Indian Army but was unsuccessful multiple times.

Controversial Personal Life – His first marriage reportedly involved legal disputes and allegations of domestic violence.