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
Notting Hill (1999)
as Loud Man in Restaurant
The Flash (2023)
as David Singh
The Family Plan 2 (2025)
as Vikram
Paddington 2 (2017)
as Dr. Jafri
Paddington in Peru (2024)
as Dr. Jafri
Scoop (2006)
as Poker Player
Arthur Christmas (2011)
as Lead Elf (voice)
Yesterday (2019)
as Jed Malik
Dragon Rider (2020)
as Mad Doc (voice)
Bollywoof (2027)
as (voice)
Absolutely Anything (2015)
as Ray
The Zero Theorem (2013)
as Doctor 1
London Boulevard (2010)
as Dr. Raju
Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans (2019)
as Mr Felix
Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing! (2011)
as Self
Tuk Tuk! (—)
as Sudhakaran
We Know Where You Live. Live! (2001)
as Self
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021)
as Self - Comedian
Jackboots on Whitehall (2010)
as Rupee/Old Gil/King (voice)
Space: 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit (2025)
as Self
Thomas & Friends: Here Comes the Steam Team! (2018)
as Shankar (voice)
Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall (2021)
Actor
Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine (2020)
as Shankar (voice)
Anita and Me (2002)
as Mr. Kumar
Inferno (2002)
as Jaz
The Guru (2002)
as Rasphal the Cook
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002)
as The Mayor
Thomas and Friends: The Super Engine (2021)
as Shankar / Announcer / Judge (voice)
And the Winner Isn't (2017)
as Self
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)
as Mountie
L'Entente cordiale (2006)
as Commandant Bashir
Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014)
as Colonel Ahmed
The Children's Party at the Palace (2006)
as Robin Hood (Robin Hood)
Thomas & Friends: A Colourful World (2019)
as Shankar / Actor (voice)
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
as Shopkeeper
We Are Most Amused (2008)
as Self
Thomas & Friends: Steam Team to the Rescue (2020)
as Shankar (voice)
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
as Self
Lion Battlefield (2004)
as Narrator (voice)
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2024)
as Gwyn
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014)
as Self
Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out (2007)
as Self
The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011)
as Ten Heart Hero (voice)
Celebration of the Tercentenary of the Founding of The Premier Grand Lodge (2017)
Actor
The Hound of the Baskervilles (2023)
as Dr Watson
The Sick Party (2012)
as Ray
The Dance of Shiva (1998)
as Sergeant Bakshi
Chopratown (2005)
as Vik Chopra
The Mystic Masseur (2001)
as Beharry
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015)
as Presenter