Pankaj Dheer Son and Daughter in Law: Whenever there will be talk of ‘Mahabharata’ in the history of Indian television, Pankaj Dheer’s name will be taken first as Karna. But now he remains only in memories. On October 15, 2025, Pankaj Dheer said goodbye to this world after losing his long battle with cancer. His demise at the age of 68 is a big shock for the entire industry. Pankaj Dheer was not only a brilliant actor but also an ideal husband and father. His wife Anita Dheer, who is also associated with the film industry, is with the entire family in this sad time.
Anita is a well-known costume designer, who has contributed significantly to films like ‘Victoria No. 203’, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’, ‘Boxer’. Pankaj and Anita were married on 19 October 1976 and together they built a beautiful family.
Pankaj Dhir has two children – son Nikitin Dhir and daughter Nitika Shah. Following in his father’s footsteps, Nikitin has made a strong presence in both film and television. Especially he was liked a lot in the role of Thangabali in ‘Chennai Express’. Due to his tall height and strong personality, he is often seen in negative characters.
Pankaj Dheer’s personal life is also an inspiration. It was he who introduced his son to his wife Krutika Sengar. Actually, in the year 2014, Pankaj Dheer was making his first film under direction, Krutika Sengar had come in his audition. He not only chose Kritika for the film, but also considered her to be the right life partner for his son. Nikitin had said in an interview, “Kritika has all the qualities I wanted in a life partner – truthfulness, patience and a strong personality.”
Nikitin and Kritika welcomed a daughter in the year 2022, who was named – Devika. For Pankaj Dheer, this little angel was a great happiness of his life.
Krutika Sengar has played lead roles in ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’, ‘Kasauti Zindagi Ki’ and many other serials. Nikitin has proven his acting prowess in many popular shows like ‘Naagin 3’, ‘Ishqbaaz’, ‘Nagarjuna: Ek Yoddha’, ‘Raktanchal’.
There is a wave of mourning in the film and television world due to the demise of Pankaj Dheer. Everyone from fans to celebs paid tribute to him on social media. But an artist never dies – he lives forever in his work, his impression and his voice. Pankaj Dheer has made an indelible place in the hearts of the Indian audience with his roles as Karna of ‘Mahabharat’, Shivdutt of ‘Chandrakanta’ and many more.
Pankaj Dheer may no longer be with us, but his legacy, his art and his values will always live on in his family and fans.
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