Biography
Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE (born 31 October 1963) is a British actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for his work in the BBC Two sketch comedy series Goodness Gracious Me and as the star of the sitcom The Kumars at No. 42. He also presented and starred in a documentary series called India with Sanjeev Bhaskar in which he travelled to India and visited his ancestral home in today's Pakistan. Bhaskar's more dramatic acting roles include the lead role of Dr Prem Sharma in The Indian Doctor and a main role as DI Sunny Khan in Unforgotten.
Acted in 69
2020s
- 2027
- 2026
The Split Up
Dhruv Kishan · 6 episodes
- 2025
- 2024
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Gwyn
- 2023
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Dr Watson
- 2022
- 2021
Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall
Movie
Thomas and Friends: The Super Engine
Shankar / Announcer / Judge (voice)
- 2020
Hitmen
Robin Sharma · 1 episode
Sandylands
Les Vegas · 6 episodes
Thomas & Friends: Steam Team to the Rescue
Shankar (voice)
2010s
- 2019
Thomas & Friends: A Colourful World
Shankar / Actor (voice)
- 2018
Thomas & Friends: Here Comes the Steam Team!
Shankar (voice)
- 2017
Celebration of the Tercentenary of the Founding of The Premier Grand Lodge
Movie
Porters
Mr. Pradeep · 6 episodes
- 2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Presenter
- 2014
Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven
Colonel Ahmed
- 2013
- 2012
The Sick Party
Ray
- 2011
The Itch of the Golden Nit
Ten Heart Hero (voice)
- 2010
The Indian Doctor
Dr. Prem Sharma · 15 episodes
Jackboots on Whitehall
Rupee/Old Gil/King (voice)
2000s
- 2009
Mumbai Calling
TV
- 2007
- 2006
The Children's Party at the Palace
Robin Hood (Robin Hood)
L'Entente cordiale
Commandant Bashir
- 2005
Chopratown
Vik Chopra
Love Soup
TV
Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee
TV
- 2004
- 2002
Anita and Me
Mr. Kumar
Inferno
Jaz
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
The Mayor
- 2001
The Kumars at No. 42
TV
The Mystic Masseur
Beharry
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
The Dance of Shiva
Sergeant Bakshi
Goodness Gracious Me
TV
- 1997
Keeping Mum
Ahmed · 2 episodes
We Know Where You Live
Various Characters · 13 episodes
Captain Butler
TV
- 1996
- 1991
The Real McCoy
TV
1980s
- 1988
Comic Relief
TV
- 1983
1960s
- 1967
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Writer
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
India with Sanjeev Bhaskar
Writer
- 2001
The Kumars at No. 42
Writer
Directed 1
2010s
- 2010
Created 1
1990s
- 1998
Goodness Gracious Me
Creator
Appearances26
2020s
- 2025
Space: 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit
Self
- 2021
Secrets of the Transport Museum
Self - Narrator (voice), Self · 20 episodes
2010s
- 2017
And the Winner Isn't
Self
- 2016
Harry Hill's Tea Time
Self · 1 episode
- 2015
- 2014
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Self
- 2011
Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing!
Self
2000s
- 2008
We Are Most Amused
Self
- 2007
Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out
Self
India with Sanjeev Bhaskar
Self - Presenter · 4 episodes
- 2006
- 2005
Final Chance to Save
Himself · 1 episode
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self
- 2004
Lion Battlefield
Narrator (voice)
- 2002
- 2001
We Know Where You Live. Live!
Self
1990s
- 1998
- 1994
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 1 episode