When Pankaj Dheer’s Family Lost Everything Because of His Father’s Promise to Geeta Bali

When Pankaj Dheer’s Family Lost Everything Because of His Father’s Promise to Geeta Bali

The sudden passing of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has left the Indian film and television industry in deep sorrow. Known best for his iconic role as Karna in Mahabharat, Pankaj Dheer was admired for his powerful performances and humble personality. As fans remember his remarkable journey, an emotional story from his past shows the strength and values that shaped his life.

Pankaj Dheer’s Family Lost Everything Over Promise

Many years ago, Pankaj shared in an interview that his family once went through a very difficult time because of a promise his father made to actress Geeta Bali before her death. Pankaj’s father, C.L. Dheer, was a well-known filmmaker who was working on a movie titled Raano, starring Geeta Bali and Dharmendra. The film was almost complete, with only a few days of shooting left when tragedy struck Geeta Bali caught smallpox and passed away in 1965.

Before she died, Geeta Bali made C.L. Dheer promised that Raano would never be finished or released after her death. Even though this meant a huge financial loss, he kept his word. Many great actors like Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari tried to convince him to complete the film, but he refused. He believed that the movie belonged to Geeta Bali and should end with her.

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This decision changed the Dheer family’s life completely. They lost all their savings, and C.L. Dheer went into depression. Young Pankaj had to take responsibility at an early age. He started working to support his family and slowly built his career in the entertainment industry through hard work and dedication.

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Despite the hardships, this story shows how deeply the Dheer family valued loyalty, integrity, and promises. Pankaj’s strength and determination helped him rise to fame, earning respect from both fans and colleagues.

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