Roopa Ganguly Reflects on Pankaj Dheer’s Passing, Remembers His Charisma

Roopa Ganguly Remembers Pankaj Dheer

According to reports, Pankaj Dheer passed away at 68 after battling cancer. Roopa expressed her shock, stating she was unaware of his declining health. “I communicated with him via text about a year ago, but he never mentioned his illness,” she said, reminiscing about their years of sporadic communication.

Thoughts on Pankaj’s Handsomeness

Recalling their time on the sets of Mahabharat, Roopa said, “Pankaj Dheer was the most handsome man on the set after Nitish Bharadwaj. I used to text him calling him ‘my most handsome friend.’ He was well aware of the admiration for his looks. However, he was a gentleman—reserved and soft-spoken, unlike the more playful members of the cast,” she remarked.

Condolences and Final Rites

Pankaj Dheer was notably recognized for his roles in Mahabharat and other series like Chandrakanta. He was reported to have passed away early in the morning. Producer Ashoke Pandit noted that Pankaj had spent time in and out of the hospital during his illness. His last rites were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium, attended by prominent personalities such as Salman Khan and Sidharth Malhotra. He leaves behind his wife, Anita Dheer, and son, Nikitin Dheer, who is also an actor.

Pankaj Dheer’s Impressive Career

Following Mahabharat, Pankaj starred in numerous successful films like Sadak and Aashik Awara. He also appeared alongside well-known actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar in films including Baadshah and Andaz. In addition, Pankaj remained active on television with shows such as Teen Bahuraaniyaan and Sasural Simar Ka.