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