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RIP Pankaj Dheer: Did you know he was to play Arjun in Mahabharat but got Karna's due to a ‘bewakoofi’?
Actor Pankaj Dheer, renowned for his role as Karna in B.R. Chopra's 1988 Mahabharat, has passed away after battling cancer. Initially cast as Arjun, he was replaced due to his refusal to shave his moustache for a different role. Dheer's portrayal of Karna made him an overnight sensation, leading to a successful film career. He is survived by his wife and son.