Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, widely celebrated for his role as Karna in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat, passed away at the age of 68. He died today, October 15, 2025, following a prolonged battle with cancer. As his last rites began, emotional scenes unfolded: a video captured the actor's son, Nikitin Dheer, tightly hugging and consoling his mother amidst family members preparing for the final ceremony.
The film industry is mourning the imparable loss of the star. Several TV and film personalities paid their tribute to the late actor. Celebrities also visited him as his last rites commenced, with Hema Malini being the first one to arrive at the cremation. Salman Khan, who worked with Pankaj Dheer in Tumko Naa Bhool Payenge, visited him to pay his tribute. Other celebs who marked their presenc