Mumbai, Oct 15: Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s 1988 television epic Mahabharat, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 68. The actor had been battling cancer in recent months and had been in and out of hospitals, sources confirmed.

Over a career spanning several decades, Dheer made his mark not only in television but also in films. His memorable TV credits include Chandrakanta, Badho Bahu, Zee Horror Show, Kanoon, and more recently, Sasural Simar Ka. On the big screen, he appeared in movies such as Soldier, Andaz, Baadshah, and Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, earning acclaim for his versatility and commanding screen presence.

Pankaj Dheer hailed from Punjab and was the son of filmmaker C.L. Dheer, who directed films like Bahu Bet

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