B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat has a special place in the hearts of its fans. And it was Pankaj Dheer, who, with his role as ‘Karna’, left people in awe. Pankaj wanted to play the role of ‘Arjuna’ in the series, but destiny had his part written with ‘Karna’s role, and he did such an amazing job that even textbooks link back to his photos with the name of the character of the Hindu epic.
Well, Pankaj Dheer recently left his entire fandom and the industry in grief as he passed away at the age of 68, reportedly after a prolonged battle with cancer. There’s no denying the fact that Pankaj’s passing left a hollow in the hearts of his family members, and amid this, let’s reflect on his family life, as a husband, dad, and father-in-law.
Pankaj Dheer: A look at his career
Pankaj Dheer was born in 1956 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was born to C. L. Dheer, who was a well-known director in Hindi cinema, which solidified his interest in the glamour world. He initially wanted to work behind the scenes, but destiny had other plans for him. It was in 1983 that he made his acting debut with the movie, Sookha. Following this, a breakthrough came with his role as ‘Karna’ in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat. With his role and acting skills, he had already established himself as a famous face in the television industry by the late 1980s and early 1990s.