5 Lesser-Known Facts About Pankaj Dheer
Pankaj Dheer passes away
The popular Bollywood and TV actor lost a prolonged battle to cancer as he breathed his last on October 15.
Pankaj Dheer became a household name after he played the role of Karna in BR Chopra`s Mahabharat. He has also done movies like Baadshah with SRK.
Images in textbooks
When teaching Hindu mythology to kids, Dheer`s image as Karna is printed in school textbooks, where he is depicted as a great warrior.
An entrepreneur
Apart from acting, Pankaj was also a creative businessman. In 2006, he started Visage Studioz, a shooting space in Jogeshwari.
An acting academy
In 2010, he set up Abbhinnay Acting Academy with his Mahabharat co-star Gufi Paintal as the head of faculty there.
Temples in his name
The Mahabharat actor once revealed that there are two temples with his statue where the great warrior Karna is worshipped.
Family
Pankaj Dheer is survived by his wife, Anita Dheer, and son, Nikitin Dheer, who is also an actor and was seen in films like Chennai Express.
Radio City extends heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace, legend.
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