There is a wave of mourning in the entire industry due to the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. Fans and celebs are remembering the special moments spent with him by sharing posts on social media. Everyone has special memories with Dharmendra. Bollywood actor Nikitin Dheer has paid tribute to Dharmendra. Remembering Dharmendra, he has shared an emotional post which is going viral. He has told that when Dharmendra came to know about the demise of his father Pankaj Dheer, he had called from the ICU. Nikitin told that Dharmendra assured his family that he would soon recover and return home.

Nikitin has shared a post remembering Dharmendra. He has shared a long post remembering Dharmendra. He wrote- My father and I often used to talk about who is the most successful hero till date in our film industry, he used to say Dharam Uncle without blinking. He always used to say, the most manly, most handsome, most humble and a man with a heart of gold… absolutely original… Dharam Uncle.

Dharmendra had called from ICU

Nikitin further wrote- ‘When my father passed away, Dharam Uncle ICU Called my mother and expressed his love and condolences and told her that he would be back home soon and not to worry. Their loss is very personal. We grew up in his arms. Got only love and blessings from him. Always saw him with a smile that lit up the room. Always raised hand to bless us. Thanks for your invaluable contribution to cinema. Thank you for filling our childhood with happiness. Thank you for showing us what a man can and should be.

No one can fill the space left by you. There will never be another Dharmendra. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family, always immense love and respect. Om Shanti.

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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.

There are many actors in the Indian TV and film industry who always remain in the hearts of the audience with their acting and style. But the sad thing is that sometimes even these shining stars fall prey to serious diseases. Similarly, in the last 17 days, three big famous artists said goodbye to this world due to their illnesses. In such a situation, it is very important to know the causes and seriousness of the diseases so that we can remain alert about our health. Let us know who these artists were and how dangerous their diseases were.

Who were these artists and how dangerous were their diseases?

1. Asrani – The uncrowned king of comedy Asrani always won the hearts of the audience with his cheeky style and humor. But on October 20, he breathed his last at around 3 pm. According to the information, Asrani was suffering from pulmonary edema, a serious lung disease.

What is pulmonary edema?

In this disease, fluid accumulates in the alveoli of the lungs. Due to this, there is a lack of oxygen in the body and there is difficulty in breathing. Pulmonary edema can occur suddenly or gradually and can have many causes, such as heart problems, lung infection, pollution, drug overdose or stroke. Its symptoms include difficulty in breathing and shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing while lying down or at night, cough, bluish discoloration of skin, lips and fingers, fatigue, restlessness and weakness, swelling in feet, ankles or other parts, excessive sweating and increased heart beat. It can be controlled by timely consulting a doctor and recognizing the symptoms.

2. Satish Shah – Famous actor of TV and film industry, Satish Shah died on October 25 at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. He was suffering from serious kidney disease for a long time. Satish Shah’s kidney disease was in stage 4, that is, about 75 to 85 percent of the kidney’s functionality had been lost. In this condition, the kidneys find it difficult to remove toxins from the body, which can lead to problems like high blood pressure, heart problems, anemia and bone weakness.

What is kidney failure?

Kidney is a very important organ for the body. It purifies the blood, maintains the balance of water and electrolytes in the body and controls hormones. When the kidneys do not function properly, toxins start accumulating in the body and many other diseases can arise. Its symptoms include increased or decreased urination, swelling of the face, legs or under the eyes, persistent fatigue or weakness, loss of appetite and difficulty in breathing.

3. Pankaj Dheer – Actor Pankaj Dheer, who became popular with the role of Karna in Mahabharata, died on October 15 due to cancer after a long battle. He was ill for the last few years and recently his cancer had returned.

How dangerous is cancer?

Cancer is a serious disease in which the cells of the body start growing uncontrollably and damage the surrounding organs. It can happen in any part and can prove fatal if not treated on time. Cancer can gradually spread to other parts of the body and impair the functioning of body organs. According to WHO report, in the year 2020, about 1 crore people died due to cancer. This disease is considered the most dangerous because it is difficult to identify in the initial stage and when it spreads, treatment also becomes difficult. To prevent this, stay away from tobacco and alcohol, follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly, get surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy done on time.

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On October 15, actor Pankaj Dheer passed away at the age of 68, who was especially remembered by the audience for playing the character of Karna in Mahabharata. Now 10 days after his death, his son Nikitin Dheer has made the first post on social media.

In this post, he wrote a long and emotional note, in which he mentioned the moments spent with his father and the lessons learned from him. Nikitin called his father not only a father but also his best friend.

Nikitin Dheer remembered his father
Nikitin Dheer has posted a video on his Instagram, in which he is seen immersing the ashes of his late father Pankaj Dheer. In this video he has also shared some old memorable pictures of his father. In his post, Nikitin wrote an emotional note that he is extremely grateful for the love he received from fans and celebs while paying tribute to his father.

Trying to control his emotions, he wrote, “After birth, only death is certain.” He further said, “On October 15, 2025, I lost my father, my mentor, and my best friend. He was ill for some time, and it shook our family deeply.”

I’m prouder than ever to be his son
In his note, Nikitin further wrote, “Today I am prouder than ever to be his son. He was the most amazing father. He taught me the importance of patience, character, loyalty and perseverance, and also how to chase your dreams even if the world misunderstands you. I will always remember the life lessons he gave me and they will always be a star to me.”

Nikitin Dheer and his family immersed the ashes of his late father under the guidance of Swami Chidanand Shastri at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh and prayed for the peace of his soul. At the end of his note, Nikitin also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Swami Chidananda.

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.

Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer passed away at the age of 68. The actor was fighting cancer for a long time. Now he has said goodbye to the world. His last rites have been performed in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the post of actor’s son Nikitan is becoming quite viral on social media. In which he wrote very strange things.

Nikitan’s last post went viral

Nikitin Dhir had shared a post on Instagram a few hours before the death of his father Pankaj Dhir. Which are in discussion now. In this post, Nikitin wrote, “Whoever comes, let him come. Whoever stays, let him stay. Whoever goes, let him go. Being a Shiva devotee, say ‘Shivarpanam’ and move ahead! He will take care of everything. It is very difficult to do this. Let us tell you that Nikitin and his family are great devotees of Lord Shiva.

When did Pankaj Dheer die?

Pankaj Dheer was fighting the battle of his life with cancer for the last several days. But now he passed away. The actor breathed his last on October 15 at the age of 68. The actor’s last rites were performed today at 4:30 pm, Vile Parle. Many big stars including Salman Khan, Siddharth Malhotra attended the actor’s last rites. Apart from these, the star cast of ‘Mahabharat’ also came to bid farewell to their friend.

Nikitin had posted on Father’s Day

Nikitin Dheer was very close to his father Pankaj Dheer. Often he was seen sharing pictures with her on social media. Even on Father’s Day, he shared a post for his father. In which the actor wrote, “#happyfathersday papa. Thank you for being who I want to be and for helping me become who I am. I love you..”

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Famous TV and Bollywood actor Pankaj Dheer has died while fighting the battle with cancer. The entire industry is in mourning due to the death of the actor. His last rites were performed in Mumbai. During this time many famous stars came to pay tribute to the actor. Bollywood’s Dabangg Salman Khan also attended the funeral of Pankaj Dheer with moist eyes.

Salman reached Pankaj Dheer’s funeral

Many celebrities from TV and Bollywood world attended the funeral of Pankaj Dheer. During this time, the sorrow of losing the actor was clearly visible on Salman Khan’s face. He got down from the car and reached the crematorium and returned after having the last darshan of Pankaj Dheer. Salman hugged Niketan and consoled him. These videos and pictures of Salman Khan are also becoming quite viral.

Deepika-Shoaib also participated

Apart from Salman Khan, TV’s famous couple Deepika Kakkar and Shoaib Ibrahim also came to share the grief of their friend Niketan. Pictures of both of them have surfaced from outside the cremation ground.

Firoz Khan also paid tribute to his friend

Veteran actor Firoz Khan, who had worked with Pankaj Dheer in the TV serial ‘Mahabharat’, also came to bid him farewell. The actor was seen with Salman Khan. Firoz and Pankaj were close friends for years. Apart from these, famous actor Mukesh Rishi also attended the funeral of Pankaj Dheer.

Niketan Dheer and Kushal Tandon gave shoulder

Pankaj Dhir was given shoulder by his son Niketan Dhir. During this time, TV actor Kushal Tandon was also seen sharing the grief of his friend. Niketan is completely broken after losing his father. At the cremation ground, he was seen hugging his mother and crying bitterly.

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Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer passed away. Pankaj had cancer, for which he was undergoing treatment for a long time. However, the cancer had failed in his body. Pankaj Dheer is known for BR Chopra’s Mahabharata. He played the role of Karna in this serial. However, before this he was supposed to play the role of Arjun but he was removed from the serial.

While talking to Leharen Retro, Pankaj Dheer had told that BR Chopra had asked him to leave his office because he was not shaving his mustache for the role of Arjun. Pankaj had told that he was the first choice for the role of Arjun. But he did not shave his mustache so he was fired from this role.

When Pankaj was offered the role of Karna

Pankaj said, ‘When I auditioned, dialogue writers Masoom Raza, Bhring Tupkari and Pandit Narendra Sharma ji were in the panel. He thought that I was perfect for the role of Arjun. Our contract was signed. BR Chopra called me and said that I would have to play the role of Brihannala as well, for this I would have to shave my moustache. But I had refused. I won’t look good. So he asked me what kind of actor are you? You are leaving such a big role for the moustache. I am not able to understand.

Pankaj had told, ‘I had done a very stupid thing. At that time I could only understand this much. Chopra Saheb had said, ‘Go out of this door and don’t come back.’ They threw me out of the office. Then Chopra sahib called me again. This was my luck. He asked me for the role of Karna. So I asked Sir, do I have to shave my moustache? So he said no. The role of Karna was my destiny.