New Delhi: Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, following a long battle with cancer. He played the most iconic role of Karna in mythological show by BR Chopra - Mahabharat. His co-star from the drama, who played Draupadi, actress Roopa Ganguly mourned his sudden demise and broke down remembering the 'handsome man on the sets'.

Roopa Ganguly On Pankaj Dheer

The noted actress told NDTV, "I can't imagine he left us at this age. I am so sorry to hear this. I don't know what to say." The cause of his death was reported to be cancer, however, the actress was unaware of his illness. She said, "I talked to him over a text probably a year ago. But he never spoke to me about his illness."

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