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Pankaj Dheer death: Jayati Bhatia on his phone call after Heeramandi
Updated On: 15 October, 2025 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti Sampat
Recalling their time on set, she said she was in awe of him from the moment they met, calling him the only true Karn from Mahabharat and praising his grace, wisdom, and chivalry
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Jayati Bhatia Pankaj Dheer
On Wednesday, October 15, 68-year-old veteran actor Pankaj Dheer died after a long fight with cancer. He was most known for his portrayal as Karna in BR Chopra`s 1988 television series Mahabharat. The actor has done numerous hit TV shows, one of which was Sasural Simar Ka, where he played Simar`s father in the show. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Jayati Bhatia shared an emotional anecdote about the late actor.
Recalling her first encounter with Pankaj Dheer on the sets of Sasural Simar Ka, Jayati shared, "I was playing Mataji in Sasural Simar Ka, and he was playing Simar`s father. The moment I saw him, I was so overwhelmed because I have been a big fan of his right from the beginning because I have been, aaj kal log mujhe bolte hai when they were younger, they used to watch me on television, but, we have grown up on Mahabharat and whenever I think of Karn, I cannot think of anybody else but Pankaj Dheerji. There can be no Karn in this world but him. He has left such an indelible mark on my mind and in my heart. "
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