Sanjeev Kumar
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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
Known for
Credits
Pati Patni (1966)
as Amar
Itni Si Baat (1981)
Actor
Sholay (1975)
as Thakur Baldev Singh
Suraag (1982)
Actor
Aashirwad (1968)
as Doctor Biren
Badal (1966)
Actor
Haathon Ki Lakeeren (1986)
Actor
Purani Pehchan (1971)
Actor
Hum Paanch (1980)
as Krishna
Nishan (1965)
Actor
Imaan (1974)
Actor
Namkeen (1982)
Actor
Manchali (1973)
as Sushil Kumar
Seeta and Geeta (1972)
as Ravi
The Chess Players (1977)
as Mirza Sajjad Ali
Daasi (1981)
as Anand
Vidhaata (1982)
as Abu Baba
Gunehgar (1967)
Actor
Kalapi (1966)
Actor
Rocky Mera Naam (1973)
Actor
Nauker (1979)
as Amar
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)
Actor
Silsila (1981)
as Dr. V.K.Anand
Khilona (1970)
as Vijay Kamal Singh
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
as Self
Kaala Patthar (1979)
as Doctor Mathur
Mausam (1975)
as Dr. Amarnath Gill
Koshish (1972)
as Hari Charan Mathur
Angoor (1982)
as Ashok Tilak
Naunihal (1967)
Actor
Trishul (1978)
as Raj Kumar Gupta
Parichay (1972)
as Nilesh
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984)
as Goli Chacha
Jaani Dushman (1979)
as Thakur (Shera's Father)
Sachaai (1969)
Actor
Love and God (1986)
as Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Trishna (1978)
as Dr. Sunil Gupta
Aandhi (1975)
as J.K.
Night in Calcutta (1970)
Actor
Manoranjan (1974)
as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Hero (1983)
as Damodar Mathur
Anamika (1973)
as Devendra Dutt
Husn Aur Ishq (1966)
as Ashiq Hussain
Griha Pravesh (1979)
as Amar
Oonch Neech Beech (1989)
as Hariram Pandey
Kunwara Baap (1974)
as Doctor
Saathi (1968)
as Dr. Ashok
Bad Aur Badnaam (1984)
as James Carlo
Aap Ki Kasam (1974)
as Mohan
Sunghursh (1968)
as Dwarka N. Prasad
Satyakam (1969)
as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Vishwasghaat (1977)
as Mahesh
Alaap (1977)
as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Immaan Dharam (1977)
as Kabir Das
Shandaar (1974)
as Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Swayamvar (1980)
as Ram
Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)
as Anand
Mukti (1977)
as Ratan
Biwi O Biwi (1981)
as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1966)
as Ali Baba
Sawaal (1982)
Actor
Paapi (1977)
as Ashok Roy
Abdullah (1980)
as Ameer
Sabse Bada Sukh (1972)
as Narrator
Baat Ban Jaye (1986)
as Suraj Singh
Faraar (1975)
as Inspector Sanjay
Anubhav (1971)
as Amar Sen
Bandhan (1969)
Actor
Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978)
as Ranjeet Chhadha
Devi (1970)
Actor
Raahee (1987)
Actor
Ek Paheli (1971)
as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Shriman Shrimati (1982)
as Shriman Shankar Lal
Takkar (1980)
as Suraj
Shikar (1968)
as Police Inspector Rai
Dastak (1970)
as Hamid Ahmed
Khud-Daar (1982)
as Hari Srivastav
Tumhare Liye (1978)
as Prakash
Apne Dushman (1975)
as Dr. Mehta…
Gauri (1968)
Actor
Zabardast (1985)
as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Actor
Log Kya Kahenge (1982)
as Dr. Jeevan
Uljhan (1975)
Actor
Pakhandee (1984)
as Ashok Ahuja
Charitraheen (1974)
as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Be-Reham (1980)
as Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Paras (1971)
Actor
Hum Hindustani (1960)
Actor
Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)
as Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
Swarg Narak (1978)
as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Haathkadi (1982)
as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Aakraman (1975)
as Major Ajay Verma
Chehre Pe Chehra (1981)
as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Yaadgaar (1984)
Actor
Rivaaj (1972)
as Shekhar
Man Mandir (1971)
Actor
Muqaddar (1978)
as Inspector Vijay Saxena
Zindagi (1976)
as Raghu Shukla
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
as Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh
Homaye Sa'adat (1971)
as Naser
Anokhi Raat (1968)
as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Professor Ki Padosan (1994)
as Professor Vidhyadhar
Aao Pyaar Karein (1964)
as Hari
Arjun Pandit (1976)
Actor
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984)
as Prem Sagar
Qatl (1986)
as Rakesh
Gustakhi Maaf (1969)
as Jai
Devata (1978)
Actor
Bachpan (1970)
Actor
Summer Rain (1978)
as Kishan
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (1969)
Actor
Bharatha Vilas (1973)
as Hindi actor
Apnapan (1977)
as Raja Yashpal Singh
Dhoop Chhaon (1977)
as Dr. Paras
Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969)
as Thakur Sunder Singh
Namumkin (1988)
as Freindly Appearance
Kangan (1971)
as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Ayaash (1982)
as Thakur Jaswant Singh
Smuggler (1966)
as Mohan
Agni Rekha (1973)
Actor
Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985)
Actor
Chowkidar (1974)
as Dr. Shyam
Anhonee (1973)
as Sunil
Priya (1970)
Actor