April 3, 2026

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Pankaj Tripathi says OTT platforms are limiting artistic freedom; reveals he has been stopped from improvising lines on set |

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Bollywood’s versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi has voiced a concern that many within the industry quietly agree with — that streaming platforms have increasingly begun restricting the creative process.Speaking during a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, the actor-producer revealed that while OTT initially offered the freedom that television and cinema lacked, it has now reached a…

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Nikitin Dheer recalls Dharmendra’s emotional call from the ICU after his father Pankaj Dheer’s demise, ‘He told Mom he would be back home soon’ |

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As tributes pour in for legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, one of the most moving remembrances has come from actor Nikitin Dheer. The Sholay star’s death has reopened deeply emotional memories for Nikitin — especially one phone call that captured the extraordinary warmth Dharmendra carried till the end. The phone…

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‘I made a vegetarian play murderer: Anurag Kashyap reveals Pankaj Tripathi’s discomfort playing the role in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ | Hindi Movie News

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Anurag Kashyap revealed that Pankaj Tripathi felt uneasy playing a butcher in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. The original producer backed out doubting Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s role, but co-producer Sunil Bora secured a new studio. Anurag’s latest film ‘Nishaanchi’ released in theaters this September. Anurag Kashyap’s 2012 movie ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ is known for bringing new talent to…

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Hemwanti Devi Death News: Pankaj Tripathi’s mother Hemwanti Devi passes away at 89; actor was ‘by her side during final moments’ |

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Hemwanti Devi, the mother of Bollywood actor, Pankaj Tripathi, passed away on Friday, October 31, in Belsand, in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. She was 89. According to a statement from the actor’s family, she breathed her last after a brief ailment. Tripathi family’s statement “We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing…

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Art turns mortal: Anand Pandit weighs in on what the passing of Asrani, Satish Shah, Pankaj Dheer and Piyush Pandey tells us about time and talent – Exclusive |

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In a span of just days, the Indian film and advertising industry has bid farewell to some of its most treasured figures — Asrani (Govardhan Asrani), Satish Shah, Pankaj Dheer and Piyush Pandey. Their passing, coming so close together, feels like the end of a beautiful chapter in Indian entertainment — a moment for reflection…

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Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Dilip Joshi, Supriya Pathak, Poonam Dhillon Farah Khan, Rupali Ganguly, Jackie Shroff: Celebs arrive at Satish Shah’s funeral | Hindi Movie News

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Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away on Saturday, October 25th at his Bandra residence due to kidney failure. The actor had undergone a kidney transplant three months ago. As fans mourn his demise, people who have worked with him are deeply shocked. They’ve expressed grief towards his death while also sharing anecdotes about him. While…

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Nikitin Dheer pens emotional note after immersing father Pankaj Dheer’s ashes in Ganga, ‘I lost my Dad, my Guru, my best friend’ |

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After ten days of mourning his father’s demise, actor Nikitin Dheer has broken his silence. The actor, who lost his father and veteran performer Pankaj Dheer on October 15 due to cancer, took to social media to share an emotional tribute. Pankaj, remembered most fondly for his portrayal of Karna in Mahabharat, was 68. His…

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RIP Pankaj Dheer: Nikitin Dheer and family visit Rishikesh ashram, offer peace prayer for late father | Hindi Movie News

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Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who won millions of hearts as Karna in B. R. Chopra’s epic series ‘Mahabharat’, passed away on October 15 after a long battle with cancer. Now, days after his demise, his family visited the serene Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh to pay tribute. The emotional visit saw his son Nikitin Dheer…

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Pankaj Dheer’s prayer meet: Abhishek Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty, Rajat Bedi, Poonam Dhillon and other Bollywood stars pay respects |

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Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for his iconic role as Karna in B.R. Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’, passed away on October 15, 2025, after a long and brave battle with cancer. On Friday, October 17, family, friends, and members of the entertainment industry gathered to pay their respects at a prayer meet in Mumbai. The Dheer,…

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Pankaj Dheer’s prayer meet: Jackie Shroff rebukes paparazzi, says ‘Tere ghar pe aisa huwa toh…’ urging them to maintain decorum | Hindi Movie News

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The Indian film and television fraternity gathered in Mumbai on October 17 to pay tribute to veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who passed away a day earlier at the age of 68. A prayer meet was organised by the Dheer family, bringing together colleagues, friends, and admirers who came to honour the late actor’s legacy and…

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