Bollywood celebrity Salman Khan became one of the many celebrities who attended the funeral of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer in Mumbai on October 15. Dheer, nice recognized for playing Karna in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat, turned into laid to relaxation in a rite attended via numerous movie and television personalities. Dressed in a easy olive-green shirt, a visibly sombre Salman Khan presented his condolences to the Dheer family.Actor Mukesh Rishi and Sidharth Malhotra were also present at the cremation ground. Sidharth arrived to pay his closing respects to Pankaj Dheer whilst Mukesh Rishi become standing quietly and paying tribute to the veteran actor’s long and impactful profession. Hema Malini and different colleagues have been also in attendance, imparting their heartfelt condolences.

Pankaj Dheer’s son, Nikitin Dheer, regarded emotional because the ambulance carrying his father’s frame made its manner to the crematorium.Salman Khan turned into seen comforting Pankaj Dheer’s son, hugging him during the emotional moment. Their long-standing friendship was famous inside the industry. Pankaj Dheer frequently recalled watching Salman develop up, playing cricket within the streets of Bandra with Salman's brothers. He marveled at Salman’s adventure to stardom, noting that he never imagined the famous person he could become.Dheer additionally had the risk to work with Salman in films like Sanam Bewafa (1991) and Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002). He praised Salman in an interview with Lehren Retro, announcing, "There is no higher man or women than Salman in the film enterprise. He is a distinct kind of child and we will simplest salute him. Every time I meet him, I simply hug him."

Pankaj Dheer additionally highlighted Salman’s generosity and dedication to own family, declaring, "Salman has given his the entirety to his family. He has a huge coronary heart and is a wonderful individual." The camaraderie between the two actors prolonged past films, rooted in non-public bonds and mutual appreciate.

The closing rites for Pankaj Dheer have been conducted on the Pawan Hans crematorium in Santacruz, Mumbai, with the ceremony scheduled for 4 PM. CINTAA, in which Dheer once served as Honorary General Secretary and later as chairman of its accept as true with, issued a heartfelt announcement expressing sorrow over the loss of a respected artist and a devoted member of the acting community.