Indian actor Pankaj Dheer passed away on October 15. He was widely known for his portrayal as Karn in BR Chopra`s `Mahabharat. The news has been confirmed by his friend and colleague Amit Behl to India Today. Reportedly, Pankaj had cancer but fought through it. However, it relapsed a few months back and he was extremely unwell. He also went through a major surgery for the same.