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THIS is how Pankaj Dheer’s ‘Moustache’ helped him bag the role of Karan in ‘Mahabharat’

In a tragic turn of events, one of India’s beloved artists, who played the iconic role of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’, passed away following his battle with cancer. The 68-year-old star played ...
India.com

This actor was offered role of Arjuna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat; he rejected it due to…, was then cast as…, he was…

The industry is in deep shock as Pankaj Dheer, known for his powerful portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, has passed away. Pankaj died on 15th October 2025 at 68 after battling with cancer ...
Hindustan Times

Pankaj Dheer death: Karan Tacker, Vatsal Sheth, Ishita Dutta pay tribute to their former co-star

Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, popularly known for playing Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, passed away on October 15 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Lamenting the loss, his former co-stars pay a ...
Hindustan Times

RIP Pankaj Dheer: Did you know he was to play Arjun in Mahabharat but got Karna's due to a ‘bewakoofi’?

Actor Pankaj Dheer shot to fame for his iconic portrayal of Karna in Mahabharat. He had shared that he was initially cast as Arjun in the show. Actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for playing the role of ...
Indiatimes

THIS is how Pankaj Dheer’s ‘Moustache’ helped him bag the role of Karan in ‘Mahabharat’

Beloved artist Pankaj Dheer, who famously portrayed Karna in B.R. Chopra's 'Mahabharat', has passed away at 68 after battling cancer. Dheer initially auditioned for Arjun but refused to shave his ...