Sanjeev Kumar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jul 9, 1938
- Died
- Nov 6, 1985 (aged 47)
- Place of birth
- Surat, Gujarat, India
- Credits
- 126
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
Known for
Filmography
Professor Ki Padosan
1994Movie
Professor Vidhyadhar
Oonch Neech Beech
1989Movie
Hariram Pandey
Namumkin
1988Movie
Freindly Appearance
Raahee
1987Movie
Love and God
1986Movie
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986Movie
Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
Qatl
1986Movie
Rakesh
Baat Ban Jaye
1986Movie
Suraj Singh
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
1986Movie
Zabardast
1985Movie
Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985Movie
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
1984Movie
Goli Chacha
Yaadgaar
1984Movie
Lakhon Ki Baat
1984Movie
Prem Sagar
Pakhandee
1984Movie
Ashok Ahuja
Bad Aur Badnaam
1984Movie
James Carlo
Hero
1983Movie
Damodar Mathur
Ayaash
1982Movie
Thakur Jaswant Singh
Vidhaata
1982Movie
Abu Baba
Sawaal
1982Movie
Namkeen
1982Movie
Suraag
1982Movie
Angoor
1982Movie
Ashok Tilak
Shriman Shrimati
1982Movie
Shriman Shankar Lal
Khud-Daar
1982Movie
Hari Srivastav
Haathkadi
1982Movie
Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Log Kya Kahenge
1982Movie
Dr. Jeevan
Silsila
1981Movie
Dr. V.K.Anand
Daasi
1981Movie
Anand
Itni Si Baat
1981Movie
Biwi O Biwi
1981Movie
Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981Movie
Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Hum Paanch
1980Movie
Krishna
Be-Reham
1980Movie
Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Fauji Chacha
1980Movie
Swayamvar
1980Movie
Ram
Takkar
1980Movie
Suraj
Abdullah
1980Movie
Ameer
Nauker
1979Movie
Amar
Kaala Patthar
1979Movie
Doctor Mathur
Griha Pravesh
1979Movie
Amar
Jaani Dushman
1979Movie
Thakur (Shera's Father)
Devata
1978Movie
Trishna
1978Movie
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978Movie
Ranjeet Chhadha
Muqaddar
1978Movie
Inspector Vijay Saxena
Trishul
1978Movie
Raj Kumar Gupta
Swarg Narak
1978Movie
Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Tumhare Liye
1978Movie
Prakash
Summer Rain
1978Movie
Kishan
Yehi Hai Zindagi
1977Movie
Anand
The Chess Players
1977Movie
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Mukti
1977Movie
Ratan
Dhoop Chhaon
1977Movie
Dr. Paras
Alaap
1977Movie
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Vishwasghaat
1977Movie
Mahesh
Paapi
1977Movie
Ashok Roy
Uyarnthavargal
1977Movie
Immaan Dharam
1977Movie
Kabir Das
Apnapan
1977Movie
Raja Yashpal Singh
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977Movie
Self
Zindagi
1976Movie
Raghu Shukla
Arjun Pandit
1976Movie
Mausam
1975Movie
Dr. Amarnath Gill
Apne Dushman
1975Movie
Dr. Mehta…
Faraar
1975Movie
Inspector Sanjay
Sholay
1975Movie
Thakur Baldev Singh
Uljhan
1975Movie
Aakraman
1975Movie
Major Ajay Verma
Aandhi
1975Movie
J.K.
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975Movie
Kunwara Baap
1974Movie
Doctor
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974Movie
Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh
Aap Ki Kasam
1974Movie
Mohan
Manoranjan
1974Movie
Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Shandaar
1974Movie
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Charitraheen
1974Movie
Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Chowkidar
1974Movie
Dr. Shyam
Imaan
1974Movie
Manchali
1973Movie
Sushil Kumar
Agni Rekha
1973Movie
Anamika
1973Movie
Devendra Dutt
Anhonee
1973Movie
Sunil
Bharatha Vilas
1973Movie
Hindi actor
Rocky Mera Naam
1973Movie
Sabse Bada Sukh
1972Movie
Narrator
Seeta and Geeta
1972Movie
Ravi
Parichay
1972Movie
Nilesh
Koshish
1972Movie
Hari Charan Mathur
Rivaaj
1972Movie
Shekhar
Paras
1971Movie
Purani Pehchan
1971Movie
Homaye Sa'adat
1971Movie
Naser
Ek Paheli
1971Movie
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Anubhav
1971Movie
Amar Sen
Man Mandir
1971Movie
Kangan
1971Movie
Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Dastak
1970Movie
Hamid Ahmed
Khilona
1970Movie
Vijay Kamal Singh
Bachpan
1970Movie
Priya
1970Movie
Devi
1970Movie
Night in Calcutta
1970Movie
Gustakhi Maaf
1969Movie
Jai
Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969Movie
Thakur Sunder Singh
Satyakam
1969Movie
Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969Movie
Bandhan
1969Movie
Sachaai
1969Movie
Sunghursh
1968Movie
Dwarka N. Prasad
Aashirwad
1968Movie
Doctor Biren
Saathi
1968Movie
Dr. Ashok
Gauri
1968Movie
Shikar
1968Movie
Police Inspector Rai
Anokhi Raat
1968Movie
Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Naunihal
1967Movie
Gunehgar
1967Movie
Pati Patni
1966Movie
Amar
Smuggler
1966Movie
Mohan
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1966Movie
Ali Baba
Kalapi
1966Movie
Badal
1966Movie
Husn Aur Ishq
1966Movie
Ashiq Hussain
Nishan
1965Movie
Aao Pyaar Karein
1964Movie
Hari
Hum Hindustani
1960Movie