Sanjeev Kumar
125 movies
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jul 9, 1938
- Died
- Nov 6, 1985 (age 47)
- 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.
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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.
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Sanjeev Kumar: movies and TV shows
Acting (125)
- 1994 Professor Ki Padosan
as Professor Vidhyadhar
- 1989 Oonch Neech Beech
as Hariram Pandey
- 1988 Namumkin
as Freindly Appearance
- 1987
- 1986 Love and God
as Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
- 1986 Kaanch Ki Deewar
as Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
- 1986 Qatl
as Rakesh
- 1986 Baat Ban Jaye
as Suraj Singh
- 1986
- 1985 Zabardast
as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
- 1985
- 1984 Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
as Goli Chacha
- 1984
- 1984 Lakhon Ki Baat
as Prem Sagar
- 1984 Pakhandee
as Ashok Ahuja
- 1984 Bad Aur Badnaam
as James Carlo
- 1983 Hero
as Damodar Mathur
- 1982 Ayaash
as Thakur Jaswant Singh
- 1982 Vidhaata
as Abu Baba
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982 Angoor
as Ashok Tilak
- 1982 Shriman Shrimati
as Shriman Shankar Lal
- 1982 Khud-Daar
as Hari Srivastav
- 1982 Haathkadi
as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
- 1982 Log Kya Kahenge
as Dr. Jeevan
- 1981 Silsila
as Dr. V.K.Anand
- 1981 Daasi
as Anand
- 1981
- 1981 Biwi O Biwi
as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
- 1981 Chehre Pe Chehra
as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
- 1980 Hum Paanch
as Krishna
- 1980 Be-Reham
as Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
- 1980
- 1980 Swayamvar
as Ram
- 1980 Takkar
as Suraj
- 1980 Abdullah
as Ameer
- 1979 Nauker
as Amar
- 1979 Kaala Patthar
as Doctor Mathur
- 1979 Griha Pravesh
as Amar
- 1979 Jaani Dushman
as Thakur (Shera's Father)
- 1978
- 1978 Trishna
as Dr. Sunil Gupta
- 1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh
as Ranjeet Chhadha
- 1978 Muqaddar
as Inspector Vijay Saxena
- 1978 Trishul
as Raj Kumar Gupta
- 1978 Swarg Narak
as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
- 1978 Tumhare Liye
as Prakash
- 1978 Summer Rain
as Kishan
- 1977 Yehi Hai Zindagi
as Anand
- 1977 The Chess Players
as Mirza Sajjad Ali
- 1977 Mukti
as Ratan
- 1977 Dhoop Chhaon
as Dr. Paras
- 1977 Alaap
as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
- 1977 Vishwasghaat
as Mahesh
- 1977 Paapi
as Ashok Roy
- 1977
- 1977 Immaan Dharam
as Kabir Das
- 1977 Apnapan
as Raja Yashpal Singh
- 1976 Zindagi
as Raghu Shukla
- 1976
- 1975 Mausam
as Dr. Amarnath Gill
- 1975 Apne Dushman
as Dr. Mehta…
- 1975 Faraar
as Inspector Sanjay
- 1975 Sholay
as Thakur Baldev Singh
- 1975
- 1975 Aakraman
as Major Ajay Verma
- 1975 Aandhi
as J.K.
- 1975
- 1974 Kunwara Baap
as Doctor
- 1974 Naya Din Nai Raat
as Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh
- 1974 Aap Ki Kasam
as Mohan
- 1974 Manoranjan
as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
- 1974 Shandaar
as Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
- 1974 Charitraheen
as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
- 1974 Chowkidar
as Dr. Shyam
- 1974
- 1973 Manchali
as Sushil Kumar
- 1973
- 1973 Anamika
as Devendra Dutt
- 1973 Anhonee
as Sunil
- 1973 Bharatha Vilas
as Hindi actor
- 1973
- 1972 Sabse Bada Sukh
as Narrator
- 1972 Seeta and Geeta
as Ravi
- 1972 Parichay
as Nilesh
- 1972 Koshish
as Hari Charan Mathur
- 1972 Rivaaj
as Shekhar
- 1971
- 1971
- 1971 Homaye Sa'adat
as Naser
- 1971 Ek Paheli
as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
- 1971 Anubhav
as Amar Sen
- 1971
- 1971 Kangan
as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
- 1970 Dastak
as Hamid Ahmed
- 1970 Khilona
as Vijay Kamal Singh
- 1970
- 1970
- 1970
- 1970
- 1969 Gustakhi Maaf
as Jai
- 1969 Oos Raat Ke Baad
as Thakur Sunder Singh
- 1969 Satyakam
as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
- 1969
- 1969
- 1969
- 1968 Sunghursh
as Dwarka N. Prasad
- 1968 Aashirwad
as Doctor Biren
- 1968 Saathi
as Dr. Ashok
- 1968
- 1968 Shikar
as Police Inspector Rai
- 1968 Anokhi Raat
as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
- 1967
- 1967
- 1966 Pati Patni
as Amar
- 1966 Smuggler
as Mohan
- 1966 Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Ali Baba
- 1966
- 1966
- 1966 Husn Aur Ishq
as Ashiq Hussain
- 1965
- 1964 Aao Pyaar Karein
as Hari
- 1960
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 1977