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