New Delhi : Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday after a long fight with cancer, is best known for playing Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat. He essayed one of television’s most unforgettable characters and brought Karna to life with his unmatched acting prowess.

When BR Chopra kicked Pankaj Dheer out of Mahabharat

In a tale that feels almost scripted by fate, Dheer’s path to becoming Karna began with rejection. Few know that Dheer had originally auditioned for the role of Arjuna. However, he was rejected and removed from the project after he refused to shave his moustache off for the role. Becoming Karna was marked by an unexpected twist of fate for Dheer.

Years ago, in an interview with YouTube channel Lehren Retro, the actor had once recalled how he was o

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