Short Biography
Pankaj Dheer was born on 09-11-1956 in Punjab, India. He was an Indian Film Actor, Television Actor, Soap Opera Actor, and Film Director who was known for his work in Malayalam, Hindi & Punjabi cinema. He was popularly known for the role of Karna in the Hindi television series 'Mahabharat'.
| Other Name: | Pankaj, Karna |
|---|---|
| Other Professions: | Television Actor Soap Opera Actor Film Director |
| Appearance: | Bollywood Malayalam Punjabi Hindi |
Pankaj Dheer Complete Bio & Career
Pankaj Dheer as Karna in Mahabharata
Pankaj Dheer Popular Videos
Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Pankaj Dheer died on 15-10-2025 at the age of 68 in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, India. He was suffering from cancer and was under treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He was on a ventilator after being diagnosed with acute pneumonia. He took his last breath in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on 15-10-2025.
| DEATHDAY | 15 October,2025 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| DEATH PLACE | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Pankaj Dheer Family, Relatives and Other Relations
| Father | C. L. Dheer (Film Director) |
| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Brother | Satluj Dheer (Film Producer) |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Wife | Anita Dheer (Married in 1979) |
| Son | Nikitin Dheer (Actor) |
| Daughter | Nitika Dheer Shah |
| Other Relatives | Kratika Sengar (Daughter-in-law, actress) |
He was born to film director C. L. Dheer and Mrs. CL Dheer. He had a brother named Satluj Dheer, who is a film producer. He married Anita Dheer in 1979. Together, the couple has a son named Nikitin Dheer (an actor in Hindi/Telugu cinema), and a daughter named Nitika Dheer Shah. Nikitin Dheer married actress Kratika Sengar in 2014.
Pankaj Dheer with his wife Anita Dheer
Pankaj Dheer with his son Nikitin Dheer and daughter-in-law Kratika Sengar
Life's Important Dates Of Pankaj Dheer
- ALL
- LIFE EVENTS
- FAMILY EVENTS
- DEATH
Body Measurements
| Chest Size | 42 |
| Biceps Size | 14 |
| Waist Size | 32 |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Info
| Home Town | Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | St. Theresa's High School, Bandra, Mumbai |
| College | MMK College, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Hobbies | Gymming, Running |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Debut | Bollywood Film - Poonam (1981) Malayalam Film - Randam Varavu (1990) TV Series - Mahabharata (1988) Punjabi Film - Sardari (1997) |
| Salary | N/A |
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Official Website | N/A |
| Best known as | Karna for his role in Mahabharat |
Favourites
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite Actress | Hema Malini , Rekha |
| Favorite Actor | Dharmendra , Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Movie | Sholay (1975) |
| Favorite Singer | Kishore Kumar , Lata Mangeshkar |
| Favorite Place | London |
| Favorite Dress | Kurta Pajama |
| Favorite Food | Tandoori Chicken |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Pankaj Dheer
- He was born in Punjab and grew up in Mumbai.
- He completed his graduation from MMK College in Mumbai.
- He acted in Hindi cinema as well as Malayalam films.
- He made his acting debut in the Bollywood film 'Poonam' in 1981.
- His role as Karna in the Hindi television series Mahabharata was the most remarkable.
- He also acted in a few Punjabi films, such as Sardari in 1997 as DSP & Kaptaan in 2016 as Advocate.
- His son Nikitin Dheer & daughter-in-law Kratika Sengar are both famous stars of the showbiz industry.
Pankaj Dheer Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Pankaj Dheer was 68 years 11 months & 6 days old age.
