Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, renowned for his role as Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passed away on October 15 after a long battle with cancer. His former co-stars Karan Tacker, Vatsal Sheth, Ishita Dutta, Arjun Feroze Khan, and Tanuj Virwani have expressed their heartfelt tributes, remembering him as a joyful and kind-hearted person.
Ishita Dutta, Vatsal Sheth, Karan Tacker And Others Pay Their Last Respects To Pankaj Dheer
As reported by Hindustan Times, the co-stars of the late actor have paid their last tributes.
Arjun Firoz Khan
Arjun Firoz Khan shared, “He was one of the finest gentlemen I’ve ever worked with in Mahabharat, and truly a remarkable human being. He will be deeply missed. We were school contemporaries—though in different schools, we used to play cricket together. Pankaj had an infectious smile that made everyone around him feel happy and at ease.”
Karan Tacker
Karan Tacker recalled, “Pankaj ji was the first senior actor I had the privilege to work with in Rang Badalti Odhani. He treated me like a son, with so much kindness and affection. His passing was a shock, but he will always be remembered with love and respect. My deepest condolences to his family.”
Ishita Dutta
Ishita Dutta shared her feelings, “Hearing the news gave me goosebumps. Working with him was a privilege. He used to bring sandwiches from home just for me and would always save some home-cooked food for me. Everyone who worked with him knew what an incredible person he was. Sadly, I only met him once after the show, and it reminds us how short life is. My prayers are with his family.”
Vatsal Sheth
Vatsal Sheth expressed his sorrow, “It’s very shocking and sad. I had the honour of working with him in my first film, Tarzan and on a show with Ishita. We spent a lot of time together in Goa, where he always made sure everyone was comfortable. He would bring buttermilk for the team every day, even in the heat.”
Tanuj Virwani
Tanuj Virwani reflected, “I worked with him on Poison in 2019. Though we only shared two days on set, he was a wonderful, sporting co-star. He knew my mother, Rati Agnihotri, and was very courteous to me. He would rehearse lines with me before scenes. I’m saddened by his passing, especially since I grew up watching him. I had no idea he was battling cancer, and his loss is a big blow to the industry.”
Beyond his legendary role in Mahabharat, Pankaj Dheer appeared in popular TV series like Chandrakanta, The Great Maratha, Kanoon, and Sasural Simar Ka. His notable films include Saugandh (1991), Sadak (1991), Baadshah (1999), Soldier (1998), and Tarzan: The Wonder Car (2004). His last rites will be performed at Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai’s Santacruz at 4 PM today.
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