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Veteran Mahabharata Star Pankaj Dheer Passes Away Due to Cancer

Pankaj Dheer

Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, known for his portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s 1988 television series Mahabharata, passed away on Wednesday. The 68-year-old had been battling cancer. His son, Nikitin Dheer, is also an actor and has appeared in films including Chennai Express, Jodhaa Akbar, Sooryavanshi, and more.

Pankaj Dheer’s Career

He appeared in several Hindi films, including Sadak, Shah Rukh Khan’s Baadshah, Bobby Deol’s Soldier, Ajay Devgn’s Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Andaz, and others. His television credits include Chandrakanta, Badho Bahu, Zee Horror Show, and Kanoon.

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