Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who became famous by playing the iconic role of ‘Karna’ in BR Chopra’s epic serial ‘Mahabharata’, died on Wednesday (October 15) in Mumbai after a long battle with cancer. There is mourning in the television and film world due to his demise. Yesterday, all the stars of Bollywood and TV world, from Salman Khan to Siddharth Malhotra, Kushal Tandon and Deepika Kakkar had attended his last journey. Now Bollywood’s dream girl i.e. Hema Malini has written an emotional message remembering the late Pankaj Dheer by posting a post on her X account.

Hema Malini wrote an emotional message remembering Pankaj Dheer
Hema Malini has posted several old pictures of herself with Pankaj Dheer on her official Along with this, the veteran actress and politician also wrote an emotional message remembering Pankaj Dheer. She wrote, “I have lost a very dear friend today and am completely heartbroken. Pankaj Dheer, always so affectionate, enthusiastic about everything, a talented actor who won the hearts of the audience with his character of Karna in the Mahabharata, so full of life, has breathed his last. He passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, which he was determined to overcome.”

She further wrote, “For me, he was always very supportive, encouraging me in whatever work I did and always being there for me whenever I needed him. I will miss his support and presence in my life. I express my condolences to his loving wife Anita ji, who was the light of his life.”

I have lost a very dear friend today and am totally devastated. Pankaj Dheer, always so affectionate, enthusiastic about everything, a talented actor who won audience hearts with his portrayal of Karna in Mahabharat, so full of life, has breathed his last. He passed away after a… pic.twitter.com/8DC51AT6uS

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) October 15, 2025

Esha Deol also remembered the late actor
Remembering the late actor, Esha Deol also posted a picture of him on her Instagram story. He wrote, “Very sad to hear the news of Pankaj uncle’s demise. A dear family friend and an amazing person who was always full of happiness, will miss you and our funny conversations and your laughter afterwards, may your soul rest in peace, Aunty, Deepest condolences to Niketan Dheer and family. Om Shanti.”

Let us tell you that the last rites of Pankaj Dheer took place on Wednesday evening in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Many people from the industry including Salman Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Mukesh Rishi, Kushal Tandon, Deepika Kakkar and Shoaib Ibrahim were present to pay tribute to the late actor.