
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

Sholay
as Thakur Baldev Singh

Anamika
as Devendra Dutt

Silsila
as Dr. V.K.Anand

Faraar
as Inspector Sanjay

Paapi
as Ashok Roy

Mukti
as Ratan

Kaala Patthar
as Doctor Mathur

Alaap
as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)

Hum Paanch
as Krishna

Hero
as Damodar Mathur

The Chess Players
as Mirza Sajjad Ali

Seeta and Geeta
as Ravi

Namkeen

Namumkin
as Freindly Appearance

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

Zabardast
as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar

Khud-Daar
as Hari Srivastav

Jaani Dushman
as Thakur (Shera's Father)

Aap Ki Kasam
as Mohan

Vidhaata
as Abu Baba

Shriman Shrimati
as Shriman Shankar Lal

Naunihal

Swayamvar
as Ram

Abdullah
as Ameer

Aakraman
as Major Ajay Verma

Charitraheen
as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee

Sachaai

Aandhi
as J.K.

Pati Patni
as Amar

Ayaash
as Thakur Jaswant Singh

Pati Patni Aur Woh
as Ranjeet Chhadha

Trishna
as Dr. Sunil Gupta

Trishul
as Raj Kumar Gupta

Aashirwad
as Doctor Biren

Immaan Dharam
as Kabir Das

Saathi
as Dr. Ashok

Saathi

Raahee

Yehi Hai Zindagi
as Anand

Sawaal

Devata

Apne Dushman
as Dr. Mehta…

Parichay
as Nilesh

Paras

Bad Aur Badnaam
as James Carlo

Gauri

Chehre Pe Chehra
as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone

Chala Murari Hero Banne
as Self

Mausam
as Dr. Amarnath Gill

Griha Pravesh
as Amar

Satyakam
as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma

Bandhan

Oos Raat Ke Baad
as Thakur Sunder Singh

Manchali
as Sushil Kumar

Shandaar
as Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'

Love and God
as Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
as Goli Chacha

Qatl
as Rakesh

Baat Ban Jaye
as Suraj Singh

Husn Aur Ishq
as Ashiq Hussain

Man Mandir

Biwi O Biwi
as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh

Pakhandee
as Ashok Ahuja

Angoor
as Ashok Tilak

Shikar
as Police Inspector Rai

Rivaaj
as Shekhar

Daasi
as Anand

Zindagi
as Raghu Shukla

Apnapan
as Raja Yashpal Singh

Dhoop Chhaon
as Dr. Paras

Itni Si Baat

Uyarnthavargal

Log Kya Kahenge
as Dr. Jeevan

Koshish
as Hari Charan Mathur

Arjun Pandit

Khilona
as Vijay Kamal Singh

Devi

Suraag

Nishan

Kunwara Baap
as Doctor

Uljhan

Haathon Ki Lakeeren

Swarg Narak
as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi

Imaan

Sunghursh
as Dwarka N. Prasad

Gustakhi Maaf
as Jai

Ram Tere Kitne Nam

Takkar
as Suraj

Kangan
as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'

Bachpan

Bharatha Vilas
as Hindi actor

Manoranjan
as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'

Lakhon Ki Baat
as Prem Sagar

Tumhare Liye
as Prakash

Anhonee
as Sunil

Anubhav
as Amar Sen

Yaadgaar

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

Naya Din Nai Raat
as Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh

Muqaddar
as Inspector Vijay Saxena

Agni Rekha

Smuggler
as Mohan

Chowkidar
as Dr. Shyam

Professor Ki Padosan
as Professor Vidhyadhar

Purani Pehchan

Hum Hindustani

Badal

Kalapi

Be-Reham
as Police Commissioner Kumar Anand

Oonch Neech Beech
as Hariram Pandey

Summer Rain
as Kishan

Ek Paheli
as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)

Haathkadi
as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya

Vishwasghaat
as Mahesh

Sabse Bada Sukh
as Narrator

Kaanch Ki Deewar
as Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh

Homaye Sa'adat
as Naser

Dastak
as Hamid Ahmed

Anokhi Raat
as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh

Aao Pyaar Karein
as Hari

Nauker
as Amar

Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Ali Baba

Priya

Gunehgar

Night in Calcutta
