India, Oct. 16 -- Popular actor Pankaj Dheer, who essayed the role of Karna in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat, passed away due to cancer on October 15, leaving the entire industry in shock and despair. The actor's co-star Puneet Issar, who portrayed Duryodhana in the same series, expressed his grief over Pankaj's sudden demise and recalled their brotherly bond.

In an interview with Times of India, Puneet opened up about Pankaj's battle with cancer and said, "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 under...