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Nikitin Dheer Recalls Father Pankaj Dheer's "Demigod" Stardom During Mahabharat Era
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:05
Nikitin Dheer Recalls Father Pankaj Dheer's "Demigod" Stardom During Mahabharat Era
- •Nikitin Dheer shared nostalgic photos and memories of his late father Pankaj Dheer's immense stardom during the 'Mahabharat' days.
- •He described the cast as "demigods" whose star power was unmatched after the mythological drama's release.
- •Nikitin highlighted the lifelong friendship between his father Pankaj Dheer and co-actor Puneet Issar, who played Duryodhana.
- •Pankaj Dheer, best known for portraying Karna in B.R. Chopra's 'Mahabharat', passed away last year at 68.
- •Nikitin frequently shares emotional social media posts, expressing how much he misses his father's presence and hugs.
Key Questions Answered
Pankaj Dheer is best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s legendary television series Mahabharat.
Pankaj Dheer shared a lifelong friendship with his co-actor Puneet Issar, who portrayed Duryodhana in the show and was also his childhood friend.
Pankaj Dheer passed away on October 15 last year at the age of 68 following a reported cancer relapse.
