Mumbai: Actor Riteish Deshmukh has paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who is best remembered for his iconic role of Karna in the television epic Mahabharata.
Riteish shared a picture of Pankaj Dheer as Karna in the epic television series “Mahabharat” produced by BR Chopra on Instagram Stories.
Sharing his condolences on social media, Riteish wrote: “Dear Pankaj Dheer sir, your portrayal of Karna in the Mahabharata is engraved in the hearts of an entire generation. No one has appeared more powerful or powerful than you on the battlefield – this is a testament to the genius of your performance.”
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Expressing grief over the actor’s demise, Riteish said: “You left us too soon. May your soul rest in peace, sir. Our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. Dear @nikitindheer, please stay strong. May God give you the strength to deal with this difficult time.”
Pankaj Dheer was also known for his roles in Chandrakanta, The Great Maratha, Yug and Badho Bahu. He appeared in small roles in several Hindi films, including Sadak, Soldier, Badshah and Tarzan: The Wonder Car.
Pankaj Dheer passed away at the age of 68. Although the exact reason for his demise is still unknown, media reports have claimed that the actor was suffering from cancer for a long time.
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According to reports, a few months ago his cancer had recurred and the actor was very ill. He also reportedly had to undergo major surgery as part of the treatment.
The actor’s last rites were performed at Pawan Hans cremation ground. On Wednesday, Mumbai’s Vile Parle West area was attended by and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
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After Mahabharat, Pankaj Dheer appeared in the lead role in “Dastak” in 1993 with Shagufta Ali and Sameer Kakkar. Apart from this, he also acted in “Zee Horror Show” with Archana Puran Singh.
In addition, the actor played the lead role as a defense lawyer in the TV series “Law”. He was last seen in the show “Dhruv Tara – Beyond Time Century”. Pankaj Dheer is survived by his actor son Nikitin Dheer, who is known for his work in ‘Chennai Express’.