Did Pankaj Dheer's son have a premonition before his death? His son's post went viral after the actor's death.

Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who played the role of Karna in BR Chopra's popular TV series "Mahabharat," has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. His portrayal of Karna earned him immense love and respect from the audience.

Nikitin is a devotee of Lord Shiva.

Nikitin Dheer shared an Instagram post a few hours before his father Pankaj Dheer's death. It read, "Whoever comes, let them come. Whoever stays, let them stay. Whoever goes, let them go. As a Shiva devotee, say 'Shivaarpanam' and move on! He will take care of everything!" - it's very difficult to do. Nikitin and his family are devotees of Lord Shiva.

When will the funeral take place?

CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes Association) issued an official statement confirming Pankaj Dheer's passing. The statement read, "With profound grief and deep sorrow, we inform you that Pankaj Dheer, former Chairman of our Trust and former Honorary General Secretary of CINTAA, passed away on October 15, 2025. His last rites will be performed today at 4:30 pm, next to Pawan Hans, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai."

Nikitin posted on Father's Day

In fact, Nikitin Dheer often posted photos with his father, Pankaj Dheer. One of his posts from 2020 shows the father-son bond, where Nikitin is seen lovingly kissing his father. He wrote, "#happyfathersday Papa. Thank you for being the person I want to be and helping me become that person. I love you!"

Also tried his hand at direction

Pankaj Dheer has been a part of the entertainment industry for a long time, having worked in both films and television. He has appeared in serials and films such as "Sanam Bewafa," "Baadshah," "Chandrakanta," and "Sasural Simar Ka." Besides acting, Dheer also tried his hand at direction with the film "My Father Godfather."