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