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Sanjeev Kumar
Actor
Born July 9, 1938Died November 6, 1985 (47 years)
Sanjeev Kumar, born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala and fondly known as Haribhai, was born in Surat, Gujarat, into a traditional Gujarati family. In childhood, his family moved to Mumbai, where his passion for cinema blossomed. He enrolled in a reputed film institute, which marked the beginning of his journey in Indian cinema. Gifted with immense talent, he rose to become one of the most versatile and respected actors in the industry.
He had a sister and two younger brothers and was fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and English. Sanjeev began his career on stage with IPTA and the Indian National Theatre. Even at 22, he impressed audiences by portraying elderly characters, such as in All My Sons and Damru, directed by A.K. Hangal.
He made his screen debut with a small role in Hum Hindustani (1960) and got his first lead in Nishan (1965). He acted in Gujarati films Kalapi (1966) and Mare Javun Pele Par (1968). His breakthrough came with Khilona (1970), a Hindi remake of the latter. He starred in notable films like Sangharsh (1968), Sachaai (1969), and even in an Indo-Iranian film in 1972.
Sanjeev Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Actor twice for Dastak (1971) and Koshish (1973). He also won Filmfare Awards for Shikar (1969), Sholay (1975), Aandhi ,(1976) and Arjun Pandit (1977), Trishul (1979), Angoor and Vidhaata(1983)cementing his legacy as one of Indian cinema's greatest performers.
As part of his government recognition, several honours have been bestowed upon Sanjeev Kumar in his hometown of Surat. A prominent road named Sanjeev Kumar Marg stands as a lasting tribute, inaugurated by veteran actor Sunil Dutt. Additionally, a school bearing his name was opened by the then Mayor, Kadir K. Pirzada. On a national level, India Post released a commemorative postage stamp in his honour on 3 May 2013, marking his immense contribution to Indian cinema. One of the most notable tributes is the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium, a state-of-the-art facility built by the Surat Municipal Corporation at a cost of ₹108 crore. This cultural landmark was inaugurated on 14 February 2014 by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi (now India’s Prime Minister). Sanjeev Kumar Udhyan in Mota Varachha was officially inaugurated by the Surat Municipal Corporation on 5 June 2018.
TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
He had a sister and two younger brothers and was fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and English. Sanjeev began his career on stage with IPTA and the Indian National Theatre. Even at 22, he impressed audiences by portraying elderly characters, such as in All My Sons and Damru, directed by A.K. Hangal.
He made his screen debut with a small role in Hum Hindustani (1960) and got his first lead in Nishan (1965). He acted in Gujarati films Kalapi (1966) and Mare Javun Pele Par (1968). His breakthrough came with Khilona (1970), a Hindi remake of the latter. He starred in notable films like Sangharsh (1968), Sachaai (1969), and even in an Indo-Iranian film in 1972.
Sanjeev Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Actor twice for Dastak (1971) and Koshish (1973). He also won Filmfare Awards for Shikar (1969), Sholay (1975), Aandhi ,(1976) and Arjun Pandit (1977), Trishul (1979), Angoor and Vidhaata(1983)cementing his legacy as one of Indian cinema's greatest performers.
As part of his government recognition, several honours have been bestowed upon Sanjeev Kumar in his hometown of Surat. A prominent road named Sanjeev Kumar Marg stands as a lasting tribute, inaugurated by veteran actor Sunil Dutt. Additionally, a school bearing his name was opened by the then Mayor, Kadir K. Pirzada. On a national level, India Post released a commemorative postage stamp in his honour on 3 May 2013, marking his immense contribution to Indian cinema. One of the most notable tributes is the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium, a state-of-the-art facility built by the Surat Municipal Corporation at a cost of ₹108 crore. This cultural landmark was inaugurated on 14 February 2014 by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi (now India’s Prime Minister). Sanjeev Kumar Udhyan in Mota Varachha was officially inaugurated by the Surat Municipal Corporation on 5 June 2018.
TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
Filmography
| 1993 | Professor Ki Padosan · as Professor Vidhyadhar |
| 1989 | Oonch Neech Beech · as Hariram Pandey |
| 1988 | Do Waqt Ki Roti · as Vijay Saxena |
| 1988 | Namumkin · as Freindly Appearance |
| 1987 | Hiraasat · as Appearance In Movie Clip |
| 1987 | Society · as Doctor |
| 1986 | Love and God · as Qais-E-Emir (majnu) |
| 1986 | Qatl · as Rakesh |
| 1986 | Baat Ban Jaye · as Suraj Singh |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | Badkaar · as Inspector Suraj |
| 1985 | Zabardast · as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar |
| 1985 | |
| 1984 | |
| 1984 | Lakhon Ki Baat · as Prem Sagar |
| 1984 | Bad Aur Badnaam · as James Carlo |
| 1984 | Pakhandi · as Ashok Ahuja |
| 1983 | Hero · as Damodar Mathur |
| 1982 | Vidhaata · as Abu Baba |
| 1982 | Khud-Daar · as Hari Srivastav |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Angoor · as Ashok Tilak |
| 1982 | Shriman Shrimati · as Shriman Shankar Lal |
| 1982 | |
| 1981 | Silsila · as Dr. V.k.anand |
| 1981 | Daasi · as Anand |
| 1981 | Biwi-O-Biwi · as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | Ladies Tailor · as Mehboob |
| 1981 | Chehre Pe Chehra · as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone |
| 1981 | Waqt Ki Deewar · as Vikram |
| 1980 | Hum Paanch · as Krishna |
| 1980 | Abdullah · as Ameer |
| 1980 | Be-Reham · as Police Commissioner Kumar Anand |
| 1980 | Jyoti Bane Jwala · as Special Appearance |
| 1980 | Swayamvar · as Ram |
| 1980 | Takkar · as Suraj |
| 1979 | |
| 1979 | Kaala Patthar · as Doctor Mathur (uncredited) |
| 1979 | Griha Pravesh · as Amar |
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman · as Thakur (shera's Father) |
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare · as Jairaj Verma |
| 1978 | Swarg Narak · as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | Trishna · as Dr. Sunil Gupta |
| 1978 | Pati Patni Aur Woh · as Ranjeet Chhadha |
| 1978 | Trishul · as Raj Kumar Gupta |
| 1978 | Tumhare Liye · as Prakash |
| 1977 | Apnapan · as Raja Yashpal Singh |
| 1977 | The Chess Players · as Mirza Sajjad Ali |
| 1977 | Mukti · as Ratan |
| 1977 | Alaap · as Raja Bahadur (guest Appearance) |
| 1977 | Dhoop Chhaon · as Dr. Paras |
| 1977 | Yehi Hai Zindagi · as Anand |
| 1977 | Vishwasghaat · as Mahesh |
| 1977 | Paapi · as Ashok Roy |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam · as Kabir Das |
| 1976 | Zindagi · as Raghu Shukla |
| 1976 | |
| 1975 | The Season · as Dr. Amarnath Gill |
| 1975 | Faraar · as Inspector Sanjay |
| 1975 | Apne Dushman · as Dr. Mehta… |
| 1975 | Sholay · as Thakur Baldev Singh |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | Aakraman · as Major Ajay Verma |
| 1975 | Aandhi · as J.k. |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | Apne Rang Hazaar · as Sunil Kapoor |
| 1974 | Kunwara Baap · as Doctor |
| 1974 | |
| 1974 | Aap Ki Kasam · as Mohan |
| 1974 | Manoranjan · as Constable Ratan 'sheru' |
| 1974 | Shandaar · as Rajan 'rajju' 'boss' |
| 1974 | Charitraheen · as Indrajeet "inder" Mukharjee |
| 1973 | Manchali · as Sushil Kumar |
| 1973 | Anamika · as Devendra Dutt |
| 1973 | Anhonee · as Sunil |
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas · as Hindi Actor |
| 1972 | Koshish · as Hari Charan Mathur |
| 1972 | Seeta Aur Geeta · as Ravi |
| 1972 | Parichay · as Nilesh |
| 1972 | Rivaaj · as Shekhar |
| 1971 | Anubhav · as Amar Sen |
| 1971 | Bird of Happiness · as Naser |
| 1971 | Ek Paheli · as Police Inspector (special Appearance) |
| 1971 | Kangan · as Dr. Sunil 'sonu' |
| 1970 | Dastak · as Hamid Ahmed |
| 1970 | Insaan Aur Shaitan · as Vijay Chauhan And Jay Chauhan 'bichho' |
| 1970 | |
| 1970 | Khilona · as Vijay Kamal Singh |
| 1970 | |
| 1969 | Jeene Ki Raah · as Dr. Manohar (special Appearance) |
| 1969 | Gustakhi Maaf · as Jai |
| 1969 | Satyakam · as Narendra 'naren' Sharma |
| 1969 | |
| 1969 | |
| 1968 | Sunghursh · as Dwarka N. Prasad |
| 1968 | Aashirwad · as Doctor Biren |
| 1968 | Saathi · as Dr. Ashok |
| 1968 | Raja Aur Runk · as Sudhir |
| 1968 | Anokhi Raat · as Baldev 'baldeva' Singh |
| 1968 | Shikar · as Police Inspector Rai |
| 1968 | |
| 1967 | |
| 1967 | Chhoti Si Mulaqat · as Special Appearance |
| 1966 | |
| 1960 |