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