Sanjeev Kumar
Acting
Born: July 9, 1938 · Surat, Gujarat, India
Died: November 6, 1985 (aged 47)
Highest Rated
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
Known for
Photos (2)
Movies (116)
Sholay
Thakur Baldev Singh
Hero
Damodar Mathur
Seeta and Geeta
Ravi
Hum Paanch
Krishna
Kaala Patthar
Doctor Mathur
The Chess Players
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Vidhaata
Abu Baba
Nauker
Amar
Parichay
Nilesh
Abdullah
Ameer
Imaan
1974
Aashirwad
Doctor Biren
Jaani Dushman
Thakur (Shera's Father)
Purani Pehchan
1971
Alaap
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Charitraheen
Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Zabardast
Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Trishul
Raj Kumar Gupta
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
Nishan
1965
Naya Din Nai Raat
Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Goli Chacha
Silsila
Dr. V.K.Anand
Khud-Daar
Hari Srivastav
Namkeen
1982
Aandhi
J.K.
Manchali
Sushil Kumar
Sachaai
1969
Sawaal
1982
Man Mandir
1971
Mausam
Dr. Amarnath Gill
Faraar
Inspector Sanjay
Badal
1966
Bad Aur Badnaam
James Carlo
Sabse Bada Sukh
Narrator
Daasi
Anand
Kunwara Baap
Doctor
Namumkin
Freindly Appearance
Sunghursh
Dwarka N. Prasad
Manoranjan
Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Ayaash
Thakur Jaswant Singh
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Ali Baba
Immaan Dharam
Kabir Das
Homaye Sa'adat
Naser
Naunihal
1967
Angoor
Ashok Tilak
Saathi
Dr. Ashok
Saathi
1968
Summer Rain
Kishan
Devi
1970
Aap Ki Kasam
Mohan
Log Kya Kahenge
Dr. Jeevan
Biwi O Biwi
Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Ranjeet Chhadha
Griha Pravesh
Amar
Baat Ban Jaye
Suraj Singh
Itni Si Baat
1981
Apnapan
Raja Yashpal Singh
Devata
1978
Khilona
Vijay Kamal Singh
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Anand
Swayamvar
Ram
Rocky Mera Naam
1973
Bachpan
1970
Chehre Pe Chehra
Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Oonch Neech Beech
Hariram Pandey
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Trishna
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Aakraman
Major Ajay Verma
Swarg Narak
Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Dastak
Hamid Ahmed
Tumhare Liye
Prakash
Bandhan
1969
Koshish
Hari Charan Mathur
Agni Rekha
1973
Pakhandee
Ashok Ahuja
Husn Aur Ishq
Ashiq Hussain
Qatl
Rakesh
Gustakhi Maaf
Jai
Mukti
Ratan
Be-Reham
Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Satyakam
Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Raahee
1987
Love and God
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Vishwasghaat
Mahesh
Shikar
Police Inspector Rai
Anubhav
Amar Sen
Rivaaj
Shekhar
Lakhon Ki Baat
Prem Sagar
Arjun Pandit
1976
Kangan
Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Gauri
1968
Paapi
Ashok Roy
Yaadgaar
1984
Hum Hindustani
1960
Anamika
Devendra Dutt
Shriman Shrimati
Shriman Shankar Lal
Professor Ki Padosan
Professor Vidhyadhar
Chowkidar
Dr. Shyam
Anhonee
Sunil
Takkar
Suraj
Muqaddar
Inspector Vijay Saxena
Dhoop Chhaon
Dr. Paras
Shandaar
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Apne Dushman
Dr. Mehta…
Gunehgar
1967
Anokhi Raat
Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Ek Paheli
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Aao Pyaar Karein
Hari
Haathkadi
Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Smuggler
Mohan
Night in Calcutta
1970
Priya
1970
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Thakur Sunder Singh