When Pankaj Dheer spoke fondly of Irrfan and Salman

The sudden demise of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has left the film industry and millions of his admirers in deep shock. The actor, who was reportedly battling cancer, passed away in Mumbai on October 15, 2025. In a past interview with Lehren Retro, Pankaj Dheer had opened up about his experiences working with some of Bollywoods finest talents, including the late Irrfan Khan and superstar Salman Khan.