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