TV and film actor Pankaj Dheer is no longer with us, but his memory and absence are still very heavy for his daughter-in-law Kritika Sengar. In a recently shared social media post, Kritika expressed her pain and told that Pankaj was not just her father-in-law but like a father, and always treated her like his daughter.

Kritika remembered Pankaj Dheer’s love
Kritika Sengar shared a picture of late Pankaj Dheer on social media on Thursday and wrote that he never liked being called ‘father-in-law’. He always used to say, “This is my daughter,” and always gave Kritika love and care like his own daughter. There was always a special twinkle in his eyes, and when he asked, “Who is the best girl in the world?” So Kritika used to smile and answer, ‘Me’

Kritika said- He was not father-in-law, he was father and friend.
Kritika further told that she was shy to say “I love you dad”, but you did not stop until I said it easily. This was his way of expressing his love. He was not just my father-in-law, but my father, friend and my safe place. The moments and long conversations spent with him are fond of his memory now, and the silence of the house without him feels very heavy.

Will remember you as the best dada
Kritika further wrote, “Your love for Devika will always be remembered. She will always remember you as her beloved Dadu. I love you dad.” Pankaj Dheer died on 15 October 2025. At the age of 68, he said goodbye to this world while fighting cancer. Close friend Salman Khan and many stars attended his funeral.

Actor ‘Pankaj Dheer’, who played the role of Karna in BR Chopra’s Ramayana, is no more. There is a wave of mourning in the industry due to the demise of Pankaj. Actor Raja Murad informed about his demise. He told that Pankaj was undergoing treatment for many days. The cancer had spread to many places in the body.

Pankaj’s family is also very sad and shocked by his demise. Pankaj’s son and daughter-in-law are also active in the industry. Let us know about Pankaj Dheer’s family.

Pankaj Dheer’s wife’s name is Anita Dheer. Anita Dheer is a costume designer. Pankaj’s brother’s name is Satluj Dheer. Satluj Dheer is a film producer. He is known for Ikke Pe Ikka and Mera Suhaag.

Popular actor Pankaj Dheer’s son and daughter-in-law

Pankaj Dheer’s son’s name is Nikitin Dheer. Nikitin is a popular actor of Bollywood. He debuted with the film Jodhaa Akbar. Nikitin is known for the role of Thangabali in Chennai Express.

Nikitin has done films like Mission Istanbul, Reddy, Dabangg 2, Kanche, Housefull 3, Freaky Ali, Mister, Shershaah, Suryavanshi, Last: The Final Truth, Khiladi, Circus, Housefull 5. Last time he was seen in the Punjabi film Akaal: The Unconquered.

Famous shows of Pankaj Dheer’s daughter-in-law Krutika Sengar

Talking about Pankaj’s daughter-in-law, her name is Kritika Sengar. Kritika Sengar earned name in the world of TV. He got recognition from the show Punar Vivah. In this show, she was in the role opposite Gurmeet Choudhary.

Kritika started with the show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She has done shows like Woh Kasauti Zindagi Ki, Kya Dil Mein Hai, Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ticket, Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahani-Jhansi Ki Rani, Aahat, Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Service Wali Bahu, Kasam Tere Pyar Ki, Choti Sardarni.