Before rising to fame as Karna in the epic series Mahabharat, a well-known actor once explored a bold and unconventional path in his career.

It is a little known side of Late Pankaj Dheer’s career that few in the mainstream remember. While he was widely celebrated for playing Karna in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, there was another controversial chapter in his life that’s resurfacing now. Many would be surprised to learn that Dheer, primarily known as an actor, once ventured behind the camera and directed a film that stirred controversy and discussion.

Which film was this?

In the early 1980s, Dheer directed what is often cited as India’s first adult‑certified film. The movie, titled Bombay Fantasy, released on January 1, 1983, became famous (or infamous) for pushing boundaries at a time whe

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