Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat and King Shivdutt in fantasy drama Chandrakanta, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer.

“He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months,” producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told PTI.

Pankaj Dheer is survived by wife Anita Dheer and son Nikitin Dheer, who is also an actor. Also Read | Pankaj Dheer, Mahabharat actor passes away at 68 after battle with cancer

Who was Pankaj Dheer, ‘Karna’ from BR Chopra's Mahabharat?

A Punjab native, Pankaj Dheer began as an actor in the 1980s, featuring in minor roles in many movies. His big break came in 1988 when he was cast as Karna in the small screen adaptation of Hindu

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