Pankaj Dheer's Mahabharat Co-Star Puneet Issar Mourns Demise: Not Just My Brother In The Show, But Also Off-Screen

Mahabharat's Karna, veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, left for his heavenly abode on Wednesday. The actor passed away after a long battle with cancer. His co-star and friend Puneet Issar mourned the loss in

an emotional interview. Pankaj Dheer's Mahabharat Co-Star Puneet Issar Mourns DemiseHe told ETimes, “Pankaj was not just my brother in the show Mahabharat, but also off-screen. Our fathers were friends, and our families have known each other for a very long time. He had been battling cancer for a few years. He recovered once, but unfortunately, it relapsed last year, and he has been undergoing treatment since then. Today, I’ve lost my brother.”Talking about their bond, he added, “Our friendship deepened during the making of Mahabharat. He used to call me ‘Puneetos’, and I called him ‘Pinks’. I had met him just two days ago at his home. I am in shock and at a loss for words. I can’t even begin to talk about the good times we shared over the decades. His son, Nikitin (Dheer), has grown up in front of me.”ALSO READ: Pankaj Dheer Funeral: Sidharth Malhotra, Arbaaz Khan, Others Pay Last Respects To Veteran Actor Pankaj, who had courageously fought cancer in the past, was admitted to the hospital after the illness returned. He leaves behind his wife, son Nikitin Dheer, daughter-in-law Kratika Sengar, and granddaughter.Pankaj Dheer's Prayer MeetHis prayer meet will be held today (October 17) in Mumbai. His family shared the update and wrote, “We gather to remember Shri Pankaj Dheer, celebrating the life of a remarkable soul whose love, laughter, and wisdom continue to guide us.”