Pankaj Dheer's father was making a film, lead actress died mid-shooting, then a promise forced him to face poverty, it is due to...

Pankaj Dheer’s untold story reveals how a promise his father made to actress Geeta Bali changed their family’s fate forever.

The sudden demise of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has left the entire film industry and his millions of fans in deep mourning. Pankaj Dheer, who had been battling cancer, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Mumbai. From playing Karna in Mahabharata to his contributions to numerous memorable films, his work is still remembered. Less well known is that his father, a renowned producer, was also a part of the film industry. The actor’s father had made a promise to actress Geeta Bali, which affected his family emotionally and financially.

The Promise That Changed Everything

Pankaj Dheer’s father, C.L. Dheer, was a renowned filmmaker of his time. In an old interview, Pank