Arbaaz Khan, Mika Singh, Kushal Tandon pay their final respects to late actor Pankaj Dheer
Mumbai, Oct 15
Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan was seen attending the funeral of late actor Pankaj Dheer.
The funeral that was held at the Pawan Hans Cremation Centre also saw Bollywood singer Mika Singh, television actor Kushal Tandon, and Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra attend the funeral of the late actor, who passed away on the 15th of October - Wednesday.
Arbaaz was seen in an all-white shirt and pants, while Mika also wore a white shirt and beige pants. Kushal, who looked bereaved, was also seen in an all-white outfit. Tandon was seen standing tall with Pankaj Dheer's son, Nikitin Dheer, in his tough times. Sidharth Malhotra, dressed in a simple white shirt and blue jeans, was seen meeting Nikitin Dheer and offering condolences to the bereaved family.
Nikitin Dheer has worked with Sidharth in the movie Shershaah. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan also attended the funeral around the same time to pay his last respects to the late actor. For the uninitiated, Pankaj Dheer has been battling cancer for quite some time now, and according to reports, he had also recently undergone a major operation.
Actor Mukesh Rishi was also seen at the cremation ground, paying his last respects to the veteran actor. Pankaj was 68 years old at the time of passing away. The official social media account of CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes' Association) posted a note on the platform informing about the actor's demise.
In an official statement shared by them on their social media account, they wrote, "CINTAA and CAWT mourn the loss of Shri Pankaj Dheer ji, former General Secretary of CINTAA and former Chairman of CAWT -- a respected member of our fraternity whose invaluable contributions to Indian cinema and television will always be remembered."
Funeral today at 4:30 PM at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle (W). Om Shanti".
Pankaj Dheer, who has been a part of many superhit Bollywood movies and television shows, is survived by wife Aneeta, his actor son Nikitin Dheer, and actress daughter-in-law Kratika Sengar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Heartwarming to see Kushal Tandon standing with Nikitin Dheer. Cancer is such a terrible disease - lost my uncle to it last year. My deepest condolences to the Dheer family. Pankaj ji will always be remembered for his powerful performances.
While it's nice to see celebrities paying respects, I wish media would give the family some privacy during such personal moments. The detailed descriptions of everyone's outfits feels a bit unnecessary at a funeral.
Pankaj Dheer ji's contribution to Indian television and cinema is immense. From Mahabharat to various Bollywood films, he always brought dignity to his roles. Salman Khan attending shows how respected he was in the industry. Om Shanti 🕊ï¸
Respect to all who attended. In Indian culture, wearing white to funerals shows respect and solidarity with the grieving family. Good to see traditions being maintained even in Bollywood circles.
Cancer is such a battle 😔 My prayers for Nikitin Dheer and his family. Losing a parent is the hardest thing. May they find strength in this difficult time. Pankaj ji's legacy will live on through his amazing work.
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