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5 Best Films of Pankaj Dheer Career: From Salman Khan to Shah Rukh Khan

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Last Updated on Oct 15, 2025 06:55 PM

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Famous TV actor Pankaj Dheer died on Wednesday at the age of 68 due to cancer. He worked in numerous TV serials. He rose to fame playing the role of Karna in the serial "Mahabharata." His role was so well-received that his photographs were published in books and temples were built in his honor. In addition to his television work, Pankaj Dheer also acted in numerous films. Let's explore five of the best films of Pankaj Dheer's career, in which he worked with major stars ranging from Salman Khan to Shah Rukh Khan.

5. Sadak

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Pankaj Dheer played the role of Inspector Irani in Sanjay Dutt's 1991 film Sadak. Audiences loved Pankaj's portrayal of the police officer. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, the film also starred Pooja Bhatt. The film cost ₹2.70 crore (270 million rupees) and grossed ₹10.8 crore (108 million rupees) at the box office.

4. Andaz

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The 2003 film "Andaz" starred Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. Pankaj Dheer played Professor Rahul Malhotra. Made at a cost of ₹9.25 crore (92.5 million rupees), the film grossed ₹28.81 crore (288.1 million rupees).

3. Badshah

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Shahrukh Khan's film "Badshah" was released in 1999. Pankaj Dheer played the role of Chief Security Officer Khanna. Twinkle Khanna also starred in the film. The film was well-received by audiences. Made at a cost of ₹11 crore, the film grossed ₹31.6 crore.

2. Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

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The film "Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge," starring Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen, was released in 2002. Pankaj Dheer played the role of Shiv Pratap Singh. This film was also a success. Made on a budget of ₹11 crore, the film's total collection is ₹19.89 crore.

1. Sanam Bewafa

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Pankaj Dheer played Zuber Khan in Salman Khan's 1991 film "Sanam Bewafa," which also starred Chandni. Directed by Sawan Kumar Tak, the film grossed approximately ₹10 crore at the box office.

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I'm a sports Writer with five years of experience, specializing in cricket and a variety of other sports like football, hockey, badminton, and kabaddi. My journey in sports journalism began in 2021 with Possible11, where I've been contributing ever since. My lifelong passion for cricket, ignited by a childhood dream of becoming a cricketer, fuels my writing. While the playing field wasn't my destiny, I found my calling in sharing the thrill of the game through words. I'm a dedicated CSK fan, and my favorite players are Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

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