Cast

Sanjeev Kumar

Acting

Cast

Sanjeev Kumar

Known for

Acting

Born

1938-07-09

From

Surat, Gujarat, India

Died

1985-11-06

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. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

Sanjeev Kumar

Sanjeev Kumar

Biography

Pati Patni

Itni Si Baat

Sholay

Suraag

Aashirwad

Badal

Haathon Ki Lakeeren

Purani Pehchan

Hum Paanch

Nishan

Imaan

Namkeen

Manchali

Seeta and Geeta

The Chess Players

Daasi

Vidhaata

Gunehgar

Kalapi

Rocky Mera Naam

Nauker

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

Silsila

Khilona

Chala Murari Hero Banne

Kaala Patthar

Mausam

Koshish

Angoor

Naunihal

Trishul

Parichay

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

Jaani Dushman

Sachaai

Love and God

Trishna

Aandhi

Night in Calcutta

Manoranjan

Hero

Anamika

Husn Aur Ishq

Griha Pravesh

Oonch Neech Beech

Kunwara Baap

Saathi

Saathi

Bad Aur Badnaam

Aap Ki Kasam

Sunghursh

Satyakam

Vishwasghaat

Alaap

Immaan Dharam

Shandaar

Swayamvar

Yehi Hai Zindagi

Mukti

Biwi O Biwi

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

Sawaal

Paapi

Abdullah

Sabse Bada Sukh

Baat Ban Jaye

Faraar

Anubhav

Bandhan

Pati Patni Aur Woh

Devi

Raahee

Ek Paheli

Shriman Shrimati

Takkar

Shikar

Dastak