Sanjeev Bhaskar
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Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE (born 31 October 1963) is a British actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for his work in the BBC Two sketch comedy series Goodness Gracious Me and as the star of the sitcom The Kumars at No. 42. He also presented and starred in a documentary series called India with Sanjeev Bhaskar in which he travelled to India and visited his ancestral home in today's Pakistan. Bhaskar's more dramatic acting roles include the lead role of Dr Prem Sharma in The Indian Doctor and a main role as DI Sunny Khan in Unforgotten.
Known for
Credits
The Flash (2023)
as David Singh
The Family Plan 2 (2025)
as Vikram
Notting Hill (1999)
as Loud Man in Restaurant
Paddington 2 (2017)
as Dr. Jafri
Paddington in Peru (2024)
as Dr. Jafri
Arthur Christmas (2011)
as Lead Elf (voice)
Yesterday (2019)
as Jed Malik
Absolutely Anything (2015)
as Ray
Dragon Rider (2020)
as Mad Doc (voice)
The Zero Theorem (2013)
as Doctor 1
London Boulevard (2010)
as Dr. Raju
Scoop (2006)
as Poker Player
Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans (2019)
as Mr Felix
The Guru (2002)
as Rasphal the Cook
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021)
as Self - Comedian
We Are Most Amused (2008)
as Self
Tuk Tuk! (—)
as Sudhakaran
And the Winner Isn't (2017)
as Self
Bollywoof (2027)
as (voice)
Space: 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit (2025)
as Self
Thomas & Friends: Here Comes the Steam Team! (2018)
as Shankar (voice)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)
as Mountie
The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011)
as Ten Heart Hero (voice)
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014)
as Self
Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014)
as Colonel Ahmed
Lion Battlefield (2004)
as Narrator (voice)
We Know Where You Live. Live! (2001)
as Self
Anita and Me (2002)
as Mr. Kumar
The Children's Party at the Palace (2006)
as Robin Hood (Robin Hood)
Jackboots on Whitehall (2010)
as Rupee/Old Gil/King (voice)
Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall (2021)
Actor
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002)
as The Mayor
Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine (2020)
as Shankar (voice)
Thomas & Friends: A Colourful World (2019)
as Shankar / Actor (voice)
Thomas and Friends: The Super Engine (2021)
as Shankar / Announcer / Judge (voice)
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015)
as Presenter
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
as Self
L'Entente cordiale (2006)
as Commandant Bashir
The Dance of Shiva (1998)
as Sergeant Bakshi
Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing! (2011)
as Self
Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out (2007)
as Self
Thomas & Friends: Steam Team to the Rescue (2020)
as Shankar (voice)
Celebration of the Tercentenary of the Founding of The Premier Grand Lodge (2017)
Actor
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2024)
as Gwyn
The Hound of the Baskervilles (2023)
as Dr Watson
Inferno (2002)
as Jaz
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
as Shopkeeper
The Mystic Masseur (2001)
as Beharry
The Sick Party (2012)
as Ray
Chopratown (2005)
as Vik Chopra