The Dheer family is going through a difficult time after losing their pillar of strength, Pankaj Dheer, to cancer. The veteran actor passed away on October 15, 2025, and his final rites will take place in Mumbai. He is survived by his wife, Anita Dheer, and son, Nikitin Dheer. Following his passing, a cryptic post by Nikitin has gone viral, leaving many wondering if he had a premonition about his father’s death.
About Pankaj Dheer
Just a few hours before Pankaj Dheer’s passing, Nikitin Dheer shared a cryptic post on Instagram. He posted an image of Lord Shiva on his stories, along with a message referencing the Shiv Puran. In his note, he wrote that while it says to accept whatever comes and let go of whatever leaves, he finds it extremely difficult to do so. His post read: “Whatever comes let it come, whatever stays, let it stay. Whatever goes, let it go. As a Shiv Bhakt, says Shiv Puran and move on. He’ll take care, very hard to do.”
For those who may not know, Nikitin Dheer followed in his father’s footsteps and built a career in acting. He has appeared in several popular TV shows and films, primarily in Hindi and Telugu cinema. Nikitin made his debut in 2009 with Jodhaa Akbar and gained recognition for his role as ‘Astika’ in Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha. He has also been a part of blockbuster films like Ready, Chennai Express, Shershaah, and Sooryavanshi. The news of Pankaj Dheer’s passing has left the entire nation grieving. Reports revealed that the veteran actor had been battling cancer and ultimately succumbed to the illness. CINTAA released an official statement confirming his demise, noting that he had once served as the Trust’s Chairman. His cremation is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Our condolences are with the family.
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