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
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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
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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
