India, Oct. 15 -- Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away. The television actor was best known for his role as Karn in BR Chopra's Mahabharat.

The news was reported by India Today and that he was suffering from cancer. CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes' Association) member Amit Behl confirmed Pankaj's death. An official statement from CINTAA mentioned: "With profound grief and deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing 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 pm, next to Pawan Hans, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai."

Fans are sharing condolence messages on his Instagram profile.

Pankaj played Kunti's son Karan in the epic TV serie...