Dheer had previously suffered from cancer but the disease reportedly relapsed a few months ago, leaving him in a critical condition, for which he also underwent major surgery.

xVeteran television and film actor Pankaj Dheer, renowned for his role as Karna in BR Chopra's 'Mahabharat' died on October15. As per a news report from an English daily, Dheer had previously suffered from cancer but the disease reportedly relapsed a few months ago, leaving him in a critical condition, for which he also underwent major surgery. The Cine & TV Artistes Association released an official statement regarding Dhheer's death on Tuesday, saying, "With profound grief and deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing away of our Trust’s erstwhile Chairman and CINTAA’s former Hon. General Secretary, Shri Pankaj D

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