Nikitin Dheer and his family visited a Rishikesh ashram to offer peace prayers for their late father, veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who passed away on October 15, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Pankaj Dheer was best known for his iconic role as Karna in the TV series *Mahabharat*. The visit to the ashram was part of the family's spiritual tribute and mourning process following his demise[10]. Pankaj Dheer's death deeply affected the family and the entertainment industry. His son, Nikitin Dheer, had shared a reflective post just hours before his father's passing, highlighting acceptance and faith with a quote referencing Lord Shiva. The post gained attention for its poignant timing and message about letting go and moving on, expressing emotional strength rooted in spirituality[1][2]. The actor's funeral and prayers in Mumbai were marked by emotional family moments, including Nikitin consoling his mother. Several industry friends and colleagues shared condolences, remembering Pankaj's talent, enthusiasm, and his courageous fight against cancer. Veteran actress Hema Malini, a close friend, expressed devastation at his passing and praised his support and presence in her life[4][5]. Overall, the visit to the Rishikesh ashram symbolized a peaceful spiritual homage by Nikitin Dheer and family in honor of Pankaj Dheer's legacy and soul's peace after his demise[10].
Citations
1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahabharat-karna-pankaj-dheer-passes-away-at-68-10308222/
2.https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/hours-before-father-pankaj-dheer-s-demise-nikitin-dheer-shared-post-on-life-and-letting-go-1806322
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mahabharat-star-pankaj-dheer-passes-away-at-68-after-long-battle-with-cancer/articleshow/124572102.cms
4.https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/pankaj-dheer-death-heartbroken-nikitin-dheer-consoles-mother-at-fathers-funeral-in-mumbai-emotional-video-surfaces
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/hema-malini-devastated-by-dear-friend-pankaj-dheers-death-he-was-determined-to-overcome-his-fight-with-cancer-9464650
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWjPBl7fkiI
7.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pankaj_Dheer
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGDzfmW-oS8
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-OEZo7Eivs
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Citations
1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahabharat-karna-pankaj-dheer-passes-away-at-68-10308222/
2.https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/hours-before-father-pankaj-dheer-s-demise-nikitin-dheer-shared-post-on-life-and-letting-go-1806322
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mahabharat-star-pankaj-dheer-passes-away-at-68-after-long-battle-with-cancer/articleshow/124572102.cms
4.https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/pankaj-dheer-death-heartbroken-nikitin-dheer-consoles-mother-at-fathers-funeral-in-mumbai-emotional-video-surfaces
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/hema-malini-devastated-by-dear-friend-pankaj-dheers-death-he-was-determined-to-overcome-his-fight-with-cancer-9464650
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWjPBl7fkiI
7.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pankaj_Dheer
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGDzfmW-oS8
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-OEZo7Eivs
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