Ashoke Pandit remembers close friend Pankaj Dheer: 'Never seen him sad'

Updated On: 15 October, 2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit paid a heartfelt tribute to late actor Pankaj Dheer, recalling his warmth, intellect, and towering personality beyond his iconic role as Karna in Mahabharat

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Ashoke Pandit and Pankaj Dheer

Actor Pankaj Dheer, popularly known for playing the role of Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passed away on October 15. He had been battling cancer. While many know Dheer for his powerful performance in Mahabharat and other films and TV shows, his close friend and filmmaker Ashoke Pandit remembers him for his strong and dominating personality. “We lost a very good human being. A big loss to the industry,” said the filmmaker, speaking to mid-day.

Ashoke Pandit says Pankaj Dheer had a towering personality

Ashoke Pandit last spoke to Pankaj Dheer over a call about two and a half months ago. “I don’t think he knew that I was aware he was battling cancer. I never spoke to him about his diagnosis, and he would happily interact about other topics,” recalled Pandit about his last conversation with Dheer. The filmmaker last met him about four months ago when he attended a play Dheer was part of.

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