Pankaj Dheer's Death: Son Nikitin's Emotional Instagram Story Hours Before Father's Demise Goes Viral

Pankaj Dheer's sudden demise due to cancer has shook the entertainment industry. The actor, known for playing Karn in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, unwell after relapsed cancer. The actor had fought the ‘Big

C’ sometime back. Now, his son Nikitin Dheer's social media post hours before his death news has surfaced internet where the actor has shared a quote saying, 'Say Shivarpanam and move on!.'

Nikitin Dheer's social media post before his father death

Taking to his official Instagram handle, Nikitin Dheer has shared a story which read, "Whatever comes, let it come. Whatever stays, let it stay. Whatever goes, let it go. As a Shiva bhakt, say 'Shivarpanam' and move on! He'll take care!" - very hard to do -"Check it out:

ALSO READ: When Pankaj Dheer Refused To Shave Moustache To Play Arjun In Mahabharata And Was 'Thrown Out' By BR Chopra; Later Become Karna Pankaj is survived by his wife Anita, son Nikitin, daughter-in-law Kratika and granddaughter Devika. Pankaj Dheer played Karna from 1988-1990. Until his demise, he continued to be called Indian television's original "Surya putra." CINTAA confirmed that the funeral will be held later today in Mumbai. In a statement, the cine body wrote, “With profound grief and deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing away of our Trust’s erstwhile Chairman and CINTAA’s former Hon. General Secretary, Shri Pankaj Dheer ji, on 15th October 2025. The cremation will be held today at 4:30 p.m Next to Pawan Hans, Vile Parle(W) Mumbai.”

Pankaj Dheer's films

Pankaj gained immense popularity on television and films. His made his acting debut with Poonam in 1981 and went on to star in Sookha, Meraa Suhaag, Randam Varavu, and Jeevan Ek Sanghursh. After working in numerous projects, BR Chopra's Mahabharat became his breakthrough. He played the role of Suryaputra Karn.