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Pankaj Dheer Death News Live Updates: Veteran Actor Dies At 68 After Battling Cancer

Pankaj Dheer Death News Live Updates: Veteran actor Pankaj reportedly had cancer but fought through it. However, it relapsed a few months back and he was extremely unwell. He also went through major surgery for the same.

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Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : October 15, 2025 3:35 PM IST

Pankaj Dheer Death At 68: Renowned Bollywood actor Pankaj Dheer is no more, his friend confirmed the news on Wednesday (October 15, 2025). According to the initial reports, the veteran actor died after battling cancer for years.

In a statement released on Wednesday, closed sources said, "Pankaj Dheer, best known for playing Karn in BR Chopra's iconic 'Mahabharat', died on September 15".

The actor had reportedly been battling cancer, which relapsed a few months ago despite undergoing major surgery.

Pankaj Dheer Dies of Cancer At 68: What Causes Cancer Relapse?

Renowned actor Pankaj Dheer died at the age of 68 after battling cancer for a year. According to the news, he was dealing with cancer long time back, but after medication, he was doing completely fine. However, he suffered a cancer relapse, which led to his untimely death.

Dheer's death after a prolonged battle with cancer drew attention to why the disease often returns even after successful treatment. Experts say cancer relapse happens when some cancer cells survive therapy and later grow again or spread. Understanding the causes, early warning signs, and regular follow-ups can help manage the risk of recurrence.

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