Sanjeev Kumar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 9, 1938
- Died
- November 6, 1985 (aged 47)
- Birthplace
- Surat, Gujarat, India
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. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
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Filmography
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Kaanch Ki Deewar
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Baat Ban Jaye
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Love and God
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Zabardast
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Ram Tere Kitne Nam
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Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
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Pakhandee
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Bad Aur Badnaam
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Lakhon Ki Baat
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Yaadgaar
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Hero
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Angoor
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Suraag
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Haathkadi
Movie · as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Namkeen
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Khud-Daar
Movie · as Hari Srivastav
Log Kya Kahenge
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Shriman Shrimati
Movie · as Shriman Shankar Lal
Sawaal
Movie
Ayaash
Movie · as Thakur Jaswant Singh
Vidhaata
Movie · as Abu Baba
Silsila
Movie · as Dr. V.K.Anand
Chehre Pe Chehra
Movie · as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Biwi O Biwi
Movie · as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Itni Si Baat
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Daasi
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Hum Paanch
Movie · as Krishna
Be-Reham
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Takkar
Movie · as Suraj
Swayamvar
Movie · as Ram
Abdullah
Movie · as Ameer
Fauji Chacha
Movie
Kaala Patthar
Movie · as Doctor Mathur
Jaani Dushman
Movie · as Thakur (Shera's Father)
Griha Pravesh
Movie · as Amar
Nauker
Movie · as Amar
Swarg Narak
Movie · as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Trishna
Movie · as Dr. Sunil Gupta
Trishul
Movie · as Raj Kumar Gupta
Tumhare Liye
Movie · as Prakash
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Movie · as Ranjeet Chhadha
Devata
Movie
Muqaddar
Movie · as Inspector Vijay Saxena
Summer Rain
Movie · as Kishan
Dhoop Chhaon
Movie · as Dr. Paras
The Chess Players
Movie · as Mirza Sajjad Ali
Apnapan
Movie · as Raja Yashpal Singh
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Movie · as Self
Paapi
Movie · as Ashok Roy
Alaap
Movie · as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Immaan Dharam
Movie · as Kabir Das
Mukti
Movie · as Ratan
Uyarnthavargal
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Yehi Hai Zindagi
Movie · as Anand
Vishwasghaat
Movie · as Mahesh
Zindagi
Movie · as Raghu Shukla
Arjun Pandit
Movie
Sholay
Movie · as Thakur Baldev Singh
Aandhi
Movie · as J.K.
Mausam
Movie · as Dr. Amarnath Gill
Apne Dushman
Movie · as Dr. Mehta…
Faraar
Movie · as Inspector Sanjay
Uljhan
Movie
Aakraman
Movie · as Major Ajay Verma
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Movie
Shandaar1
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Manoranjan
Movie · as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Charitraheen
Movie · as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Chowkidar
Movie · as Dr. Shyam
Naya Din Nai Raat
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Aap Ki Kasam
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Imaan
Movie
Kunwara Baap
Movie · as Doctor
Bharatha Vilas
Movie · as Hindi actor
Anamika
Movie · as Devendra Dutt
Anhonee
Movie · as Sunil
Manchali
Movie · as Sushil Kumar
Agni Rekha
Movie
Rocky Mera Naam
Movie
Seeta and Geeta
Movie · as Ravi
Parichay
Movie · as Nilesh
Sabse Bada Sukh
Movie · as Narrator
Koshish
Movie · as Hari Charan Mathur
Rivaaj
Movie · as Shekhar
Ek Paheli
Movie · as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Homaye Sa'adat
Movie · as Naser
Anubhav
Movie · as Amar Sen
Paras
Movie
Man Mandir
Movie
Kangan
Movie · as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Purani Pehchan
Movie
Khilona
Movie · as Vijay Kamal Singh
Priya
Movie
Dastak
Movie · as Hamid Ahmed
Devi
Movie
Bachpan
Movie
Night in Calcutta
Movie
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
Movie
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Movie · as Thakur Sunder Singh
Satyakam
Movie · as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Bandhan
Movie
Gustakhi Maaf
Movie · as Jai
Sachaai
Movie
Gauri
Movie
Aashirwad
Movie · as Doctor Biren
Sunghursh
Movie · as Dwarka N. Prasad
Shikar
Movie · as Police Inspector Rai
Anokhi Raat
Movie · as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Saathi
Movie · as Dr. Ashok
Naunihal
Movie
Gunehgar
Movie
Pati Patni
Movie · as Amar
Smuggler
Movie · as Mohan
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Movie · as Ali Baba
Kalapi
Movie
Badal
Movie
Husn Aur Ishq
Movie · as Ashiq Hussain
Nishan
Movie
Aao Pyaar Karein
Movie · as Hari
Hum Hindustani
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