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