Pankaj Dheer, known for his best role as ‘Karna’ in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passed away at the age of 68, reportedly after battling cancer. His passing left the entire industry in grief. Pankaj’s family is yet to release any statement on the actor’s passing, and meanwhile, people have been researching more about the actor’s family. For the unversed, Pankaj was married to Anita Dheer, and they have two kids, Nikitin and Nikita. Nikitin is married to another famous television actress, Kratika Sengar. But did you know that Pankaj was the matchmaker of Nikitin and Kratika? Yes! You heard it right.
Pankaj Dheer was the matchmaker of his son, Nikitin and DIL, Kratika Sengar
Kratika Sengar is a famous actress, who is globally recognised for her role as ‘Rani Lakshmibai’ in Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani – Jhansi Ki Rani. She has also been a part of several other TV series. The actress is married to Nikitin Dheer, who is Pankaj Dheer’s son. Well, it was Pankaj, who, while meeting Kratika for the first time, knew that she would be his daughter-in-law. Pankaj tried his hand at direction back in 2014 through the film, My Father Grandfather, where Kratika and Nikitin were part of the cast. After meeting the actress and witnessing her talent and politeness, Pankaj found her to be the perfect match for his son. Following this, he approached her family for their potential marriage.
