Late actor Pankaj Dheer had this to say about Salman Khan

Read what Pankaj Dheer said about Salman in an old interview.

B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat’s beloved Karna, aka actor Pankaj Dheer, passed away on October 15. The actor reportedly was battling cancer and breathed his last on Wednesday. Now, an old interview of Dheer has gone viral, where he speaks about Salman Khan.

What Pankaj Dheer expressed about Salman Khan in an old interview?

A couple of years back, during his conversation with Lehren Retro, Pankaj Dheer recalled playing cricket with Salman and his brother. He expressed his joy in watching him attain massive success in his career and life. Pankaj also shared that he had never met a human better than Salman. He said, “There is no better human being than Salman in the film industry. Vobohotkhoobsurataadmihai (He is a beautiful person). I don’t have words to describe him. He is a different kind. We can only salute him.” He added, “Every time I meet him, I just hug him. He has given his everything to his family. He has such a big heart. He is a fantastic person.”

Salman Khan looked emotional at the last rites of Pankaj Dheer.

Pankaj Dheer passed away on Wednesday at the age of 68. He was battling cancer. The actor was highly loved for the portrayal of Karna in B.R Chopra’s Mahabharat. The news of his demise left fans and his industry left in shock and heartbroken. As his mortal remains were brought for the final rites, the industry gathered to pay their last respects. Bollywood actor Salman Khan also visited the grieving family and looked visibly emotional.

Salman Khan attended Pankaj Dheer’s final rites ceremony. He arrived while Dheer’s mortal remains were being brought for the rituals. He hugged the late artist’s grieving son NikitinDheer and stood in support of the family.