New Delhi. Actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away at the age of 68. He became a household name by playing the role of Karna in the Mahabharata serial directed by BR Chopra. It is being told that Pankaj Dheer was suffering from cancer. Although he had once won the battle with cancer, but after some time of treatment, cancer again attacked him and he died. According to media reports, he died late on Tuesday night. His mortal remains will be cremated today at the Pawan Hans cremation ground in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Apart from Mahabharata, Pankaj Dheer has also worked in many TV serials like Chandrakanta, The Great Maratha. He also left a mark with his strong acting in many films. Pankaj Dheer acted in superhit films like Sadak with Sanjay Dutt, Soldier with Bobby Deol and Badshah with Shahrukh Khan. Hearing the news of Pankaj Dheer’s demise, people from the TV industry, film industry and his fans are saddened. Pankaj Dheer’s acquaintances have started arriving to pay their last tribute to him. In the Mahabharata serial telecast in 1988, Pankaj Dheer played the character of Karna in such a lively manner that it became his identity. Even today, when Karna is mentioned, the face of Pankaj Dheer comes to the fore in people’s minds as the image of Karna.
File photo of Pankaj Dheer with son and daughter-in-law
Pankaj Dheer was also recognized for his powerful voice. Pankaj Dhir’s son Nikitan Dhir is also active in the world of acting. Nikitan has made his mark by acting powerfully in blockbuster films like Jodha Akbar and Chennai Express. Nikitan’s wife Kritika Sengar is a well-known actress in the TV world. She has acted in many serials like Rani Lakshmi Bai, Kasauti Zindagi Ki.
