Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, beloved by fans for decades of roles on Indian TV and film, has died.

The Times of India reported that the actor passed away on October 15 at 68, after a long battle with cancer.

Actor Amit Behl confirmed Pankaj Dheer’s death, according to the outlet. Behl, who knew Dheer for over three decades, expressed profound grief and shared cherished memories of his friend, describing the news as “shocking.” He noted that Dheer had been unwell years prior but had recovered and returned to work.

“He was ailing about three years ago, but he had recovered. He was back to work. But this is shocking, really shocking for all of us. He was ailing, but he had recovered, lost weight, and was working,” Behl said in part of his late friend.

“I spoke to him about three or four mo

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