Pankaj Dheer was known for playing the iconic role of Karna in director B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharata.
‘महाभारत’ और चंद्रकांता फेम अभिनेता पंकज धीर का निधन
Very sad news has come from the film industry. Renowned actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away. He breathed his last in Mumbai at the age of 68. It is being reported that he had been battling cancer for a long time, due to which he lost the battle of life on October 15th.
Pankaj Dheer was known for playing the iconic role of Karna in director B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharata. The news of his death has spread mourning in the film industry.
Actor Pankaj Dheer played the role of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s serial Mahabharata. He had been battling cancer for a long time. Pankaj Dheer worked in Hindi films and TV serials. He was seen in shows like Chandrakanta, Yug, The Great Maratha, and Badho Bahu. He also appeared in films like Aashiq Awara, Sadak, Soldier, and Baadshah.
Pankaj Dheer is known for his role as Karna in the TV serial “Mahabharata” and for his other roles in “Chandrakanta,” “The Great Maratha,” “Yug,” and “Badho Bahu.” He also appeared in small roles in several Hindi films, including “Sadak,” “Soldier,” and “Badshah.” While “Mahabharata” made him a household name, his supporting roles in films established his presence in Bollywood. His passing is a significant loss to the film industry.
Pankaj Dheer’s son, Nikitin Dheer, is also an actor like his father. He is known for his roles in films like “Jodha Akbar” and “Chennai Express.” In 2006, Pankaj Dheer, along with his brother Satluj Dheer, founded “Visage Studios,” a modern shooting studio in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari area, which has become a popular location for film and TV production.
In 2010, he opened an acting academy in Mumbai, where renowned actor Gufi Paintal was appointed as its head, to train newcomers. In the industry, he not only acted but also dabbled in production and mentoring.
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