Sanjeev Kumar
Known for Acting · 125 credits
- Born
- 1938-07-09
- Died
- 1985-11-06
- Place of birth
- Surat, Gujarat, India
- Also known as
- संजीव कुमार
Biography
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.
Known For
Movies (125)
Pati Patni
1966
as Amar
Itni Si Baat
1981
Sholay
1975
as Thakur Baldev Singh
Suraag
1982
Aashirwad
1968
as Doctor Biren
Badal
1966
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
1986
Purani Pehchan
1971
Hum Paanch
1980
as Krishna
Nishan
1965
Imaan
1974
Namkeen
1982
Manchali
1973
as Sushil Kumar
Seeta and Geeta
1972
as Ravi
The Chess Players
1977
as Mirza Sajjad Ali
Daasi
1981
as Anand
Vidhaata
1982
as Abu Baba
Gunehgar
1967
Kalapi
1966
Rocky Mera Naam
1973
Nauker
1979
as Amar
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Silsila
1981
as Dr. V.K.Anand
Khilona
1970
as Vijay Kamal Singh
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
as Self
Kaala Patthar
1979
as Doctor Mathur
Mausam
1975
as Dr. Amarnath Gill
Koshish
1972
as Hari Charan Mathur
Angoor
1982
as Ashok Tilak
Naunihal
1967
Trishul
1978
as Raj Kumar Gupta
Parichay
1972
as Nilesh
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
1984
as Goli Chacha
Jaani Dushman
1979
as Thakur (Shera's Father)
Sachaai
1969
Love and God
1986
as Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Trishna
1978
as Dr. Sunil Gupta
Aandhi
1975
as J.K.
Night in Calcutta
1970
Manoranjan
1974
as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Hero
1983
as Damodar Mathur
Anamika
1973
as Devendra Dutt
Husn Aur Ishq
1966
as Ashiq Hussain
Griha Pravesh
1979
as Amar
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Hariram Pandey
Kunwara Baap
1974
as Doctor
Saathi
1968
as Dr. Ashok
Bad Aur Badnaam
1984
as James Carlo
Aap Ki Kasam
1974
as Mohan
Sunghursh
1968
as Dwarka N. Prasad
Satyakam
1969
as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Vishwasghaat
1977
as Mahesh
Alaap
1977
as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Kabir Das
Shandaar
1974
as Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Swayamvar
1980
as Ram
Yehi Hai Zindagi
1977
as Anand
Mukti
1977
as Ratan
Biwi O Biwi
1981
as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1966
as Ali Baba
Sawaal
1982
Paapi
1977
as Ashok Roy
Abdullah
1980
as Ameer
Sabse Bada Sukh
1972
as Narrator
Baat Ban Jaye
1986
as Suraj Singh
Faraar
1975
as Inspector Sanjay
Anubhav
1971
as Amar Sen
Bandhan
1969
Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978
as Ranjeet Chhadha
Devi
1970
Raahee
1987
Ek Paheli
1971
as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Shriman Shrimati
1982
as Shriman Shankar Lal
Takkar
1980
as Suraj
Shikar
1968
as Police Inspector Rai
Dastak
1970
as Hamid Ahmed
Khud-Daar
1982
as Hari Srivastav
Tumhare Liye
1978
as Prakash
Apne Dushman
1975
as Dr. Mehta…
Gauri
1968
Zabardast
1985
as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
as Dr. Jeevan
Uljhan
1975
Pakhandee
1984
as Ashok Ahuja
Charitraheen
1974
as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Be-Reham
1980
as Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Paras
1971
Hum Hindustani
1960
Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986
as Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
Swarg Narak
1978
as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Haathkadi
1982
as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Aakraman
1975
as Major Ajay Verma
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981
as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Yaadgaar
1984
Rivaaj
1972
as Shekhar
Man Mandir
1971
Muqaddar
1978
as Inspector Vijay Saxena
Zindagi
1976
as Raghu Shukla
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
as Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh
Homaye Sa'adat
1971
as Naser
Anokhi Raat
1968
as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Professor Ki Padosan
1994
as Professor Vidhyadhar
Aao Pyaar Karein
1964
as Hari
Arjun Pandit
1976
Lakhon Ki Baat
1984
as Prem Sagar
Qatl
1986
as Rakesh
Gustakhi Maaf
1969
as Jai
Devata
1978
Bachpan
1970
Summer Rain
1978
as Kishan
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969
Bharatha Vilas
1973
as Hindi actor
Apnapan
1977
as Raja Yashpal Singh
Dhoop Chhaon
1977
as Dr. Paras
Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969
as Thakur Sunder Singh
Namumkin
1988
as Freindly Appearance
Kangan
1971
as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Ayaash
1982
as Thakur Jaswant Singh
Smuggler
1966
as Mohan
About Sanjeev Kumar
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… With 125 credits spanning from 1960 to 1994, Sanjeev Kumar has appeared in 125 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Pati Patni (1966) — as Amar
- Itni Si Baat (1981)
- Sholay (1975) — as Thakur Baldev Singh
- Suraag (1982)
- Aashirwad (1968) — as Doctor Biren
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