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Beloved Actor Pankaj Dheer Dies After Cancer Battle

10/15/2025

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  • Pankaj Dheer, the actor known for Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, died October 15, 2025, at age 68 after a prolonged cancer battle, confirmed by CINTAA.
  • He became a household name in Indian television in the late 1980s and 1990s.
  • His career spanned four decades, featuring Chandrakanta and films such as Sadak and Baadshah.
  • He co-founded the Abhinay Acting Academy to nurture talent.