Sanjeev Kumar

Actor · 1938–1985 · Surat, Gujarat, India

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

Acted in 115

1990s

1994
Professor Ki Padosan
Professor Vidhyadhar

1980s

1989
Oonch Neech Beech
Hariram Pandey
1988
Namumkin
Freindly Appearance
1987
Raahee
Movie
1986
Love and God
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
Qatl
Rakesh
Baat Ban Jaye
Suraj Singh
1985
Zabardast
Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Movie
1984
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Goli Chacha
Yaadgaar
Movie
Lakhon Ki Baat
Prem Sagar
Pakhandee
Ashok Ahuja
Bad Aur Badnaam
James Carlo
1983
Hero
Damodar Mathur
1982
Ayaash
Thakur Jaswant Singh
Vidhaata
Abu Baba
Sawaal
Movie · Drama
Namkeen
Movie
Angoor
Ashok Tilak
Shriman Shrimati
Shriman Shankar Lal
Khud-Daar
Hari Srivastav
Haathkadi
Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Log Kya Kahenge
Dr. Jeevan
1981
Silsila
Dr. V.K.Anand
68
Daasi
Anand
Itni Si Baat
Movie
Biwi O Biwi
Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Chehre Pe Chehra
Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
1980
Hum Paanch
Krishna
65
Be-Reham
Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Swayamvar
Ram
Takkar
Suraj
Abdullah
Ameer

1970s

1979
Nauker
Amar
Kaala Patthar
Doctor Mathur
76
Griha Pravesh
Amar
Jaani Dushman
Thakur (Shera's Father)
1978
Devata
Movie
Trishna
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Ranjeet Chhadha
Muqaddar
Inspector Vijay Saxena
Trishul
Raj Kumar Gupta
Swarg Narak
Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Tumhare Liye
Prakash
Summer Rain
Kishan
1977
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Anand
The Chess Players
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Mukti
Ratan
Dhoop Chhaon
Dr. Paras
Alaap
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Vishwasghaat
Mahesh
Paapi
Ashok Roy
Uyarnthavargal
Movie
Immaan Dharam
Kabir Das
Apnapan
Raja Yashpal Singh
1976
Arjun Pandit
Movie
1975
Mausam
Dr. Amarnath Gill
Apne Dushman
Dr. Mehta…
Faraar
Inspector Sanjay
Sholay
Thakur Baldev Singh
83
Aakraman
Major Ajay Verma
Aandhi
J.K.
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Movie
1974
Kunwara Baap
Doctor
Naya Din Nai Raat
Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh
Aap Ki Kasam
Mohan
Manoranjan
Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Shandaar1
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Charitraheen
Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Chowkidar
Dr. Shyam
Imaan
Movie
1973
Manchali
Sushil Kumar
Agni Rekha
Movie
Anamika
Devendra Dutt
Anhonee
Sunil
Rocky Mera Naam
Movie
1972
Seeta and Geeta
Ravi
Parichay
Nilesh
Koshish
Hari Charan Mathur
Rivaaj
Shekhar
1971
Purani Pehchan
Movie
Homaye Sa'adat
Naser
Ek Paheli
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Anubhav
Amar Sen
Man Mandir
Movie
Kangan
Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
1970
Dastak
Hamid Ahmed
Khilona
Vijay Kamal Singh
Bachpan
Movie
Priya
Movie
Devi
Movie
Night in Calcutta
Movie