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Pankaj Dheer Dies: Mahabharat's Karna And Popular Actor Succumbs To Cancer, Dies At 68
Pankaj Dheer, known for Mahabharat's Karna, died after cancer relapse and major surgery, confirmed by Cine & TV Artistes Association on October 15.
- Actor Pankaj Dheer died in Mumbai on October 15, 2025, at age 68, Cine & TV Artistes' Association confirmed.
- After a relapse a few months ago, Pankaj Dheer had been in and out of hospital and underwent major surgery, producer and friend Ashoke Pandit said.
- His breakthrough came when Pankaj Dheer portrayed Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, and he also appeared in Chandrakanta, Baadshah, Soldier, while founding Abbhinnay Acting Academy and co-founding Visage Studioz.
- The last rites are scheduled today at the Pawan Hans crematorium, Santa Cruz, Mumbai at 4 pm; he is survived by Anita Dheer, wife, and Nikitin Dheer, son .
- Beyond immediate news, Pankaj Dheer was an industry veteran whose portrayal of Karna became closely linked to his public image since November 9, 1956.
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