New Delhi: Noted actor Pankaj Dheer, who played the iconic role of Karna in BR Chopra's legendary mythological show Mahabharata breathed his last on Wednesday. India Today reported that Pankaj had been battling cancer for some time and it relapsed a few months ago, affecting his health. Additionally, he had undergone major surgery related to it but succumbed to the disease on October 15, 2025. He was 68.

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His family, friends and fans mourned the demise of a noted actor who has appeared in several hit TV shows like Chandrakanta, The Great Maratha, Yug and Badho Bahu among others besides acting in a few movies like Sadak,

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