Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, known for his role of Karna in Mahabharat, passed away on Wednesday after a long struggle with cancer. Apart from this iconic role, Pankaj Dheer was a known face in many films, including Baadshah, Zameen, and many others. With the actor's passing, many fans and industry celebs who had known him for years expressed their grief. Hema Malini also wrote a heartfelt message to bid farewell to her friend, describing him as a consistently supportive man. She shared some images with him and wrote, "I have lost a very dear friend today and am totally devastated.