Sanjeev Kumar
Acting • Born 1938-07-09 – Died 1985-11-06
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
Filmography
125 credits
Gauri
Movie • 1968
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
Movie • 1969
Raahee
Movie • 1987
Angoor
Movie • 1982
Ashok Tilak
Sholay
Movie • 1975
Thakur Baldev Singh
Silsila
Movie • 1981
Dr. V.K.Anand
Seeta and Geeta
Movie • 1972
Ravi
Aao Pyaar Karein
Movie • 1964
Hari
Dhoop Chhaon
Movie • 1977
Dr. Paras
Swarg Narak
Movie • 1978
Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Hero
Movie • 1983
Damodar Mathur
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Movie • 1984
Goli Chacha
Bharatha Vilas
Movie • 1973
Hindi actor
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Movie • 1986
Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
The Chess Players
Movie • 1977
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Parichay
Movie • 1972
Nilesh
Pati Patni
Movie • 1966
Amar
Apnapan
Movie • 1977
Raja Yashpal Singh
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Movie • 1977
Self
Anamika
Movie • 1973
Devendra Dutt
Aandhi
Movie • 1975
J.K.
Trishna
Movie • 1978
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Trishul
Movie • 1978
Raj Kumar Gupta
Mausam
Movie • 1975
Dr. Amarnath Gill
Shandaar
Movie • 1974
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Suraag
Movie • 1982
Manoranjan
Movie • 1974
Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Aashirwad
Movie • 1968
Doctor Biren
Kaala Patthar
Movie • 1979
Doctor Mathur
Khilona
Movie • 1970
Vijay Kamal Singh
Sabse Bada Sukh
Movie • 1972
Narrator
Charitraheen
Movie • 1974
Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Jaani Dushman
Movie • 1979
Thakur (Shera's Father)
Ek Paheli
Movie • 1971
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Chowkidar
Movie • 1974
Dr. Shyam
Priya
Movie • 1970
Pakhandee
Movie • 1984
Ashok Ahuja
Paapi
Movie • 1977
Ashok Roy
Griha Pravesh
Movie • 1979
Amar
Alaap
Movie • 1977
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Smuggler
Movie • 1966
Mohan
Homaye Sa'adat
Movie • 1971
Naser
Hum Paanch
Movie • 1980
Krishna
Sunghursh
Movie • 1968
Dwarka N. Prasad
Koshish
Movie • 1972
Hari Charan Mathur
Haathkadi
Movie • 1982
Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Apne Dushman
Movie • 1975
Dr. Mehta…
Be-Reham
Movie • 1980
Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Bad Aur Badnaam
Movie • 1984
James Carlo
Chehre Pe Chehra
Movie • 1981
Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Anhonee
Movie • 1973
Sunil
Baat Ban Jaye
Movie • 1986
Suraj Singh
Lakhon Ki Baat
Movie • 1984
Prem Sagar
Rivaaj
Movie • 1972
Shekhar
Namkeen
Movie • 1982
Khud-Daar
Movie • 1982
Hari Srivastav
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Movie • 1966
Ali Baba
Naunihal
Movie • 1967
Immaan Dharam
Movie • 1977
Kabir Das
Kalapi
Movie • 1966
Faraar
Movie • 1975
Inspector Sanjay
Anubhav
Movie • 1971
Amar Sen
Paras
Movie • 1971
Uljhan
Movie • 1975
Biwi O Biwi
Movie • 1981
Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Qatl
Movie • 1986
Rakesh
Shikar
Movie • 1968
Police Inspector Rai
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Movie • 1969
Thakur Sunder Singh
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
Movie • 1986
Itni Si Baat
Movie • 1981
Log Kya Kahenge
Movie • 1982
Dr. Jeevan
Naya Din Nai Raat
Movie • 1974
Anand/Dr.Kriparam/Sarang/Swami Rahasyanand/Gorakh/Dhanraj/Phool Kunwar/I.G.P.Sher Singh
Takkar
Movie • 1980
Suraj
Dastak
Movie • 1970
Hamid Ahmed
Satyakam
Movie • 1969
Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Swayamvar
Movie • 1980
Ram
Shriman Shrimati
Movie • 1982
Shriman Shankar Lal
Tumhare Liye
Movie • 1978
Prakash
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Movie • 1978
Ranjeet Chhadha
Aap Ki Kasam
Movie • 1974
Mohan
Abdullah
Movie • 1980
Ameer
Zindagi
Movie • 1976
Raghu Shukla
Manchali
Movie • 1973
Sushil Kumar
Anokhi Raat
Movie • 1968
Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Saathi
Movie • 1968
Dr. Ashok
Mukti
Movie • 1977
Ratan
Nauker
Movie • 1979
Amar
Hum Hindustani
Movie • 1960
Saathi
Movie • 1968
Aakraman
Movie • 1975
Major Ajay Verma
Zabardast
Movie • 1985
Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Movie • 1975
Sawaal
Movie • 1982
Professor Ki Padosan
Movie • 1994
Professor Vidhyadhar
Devi
Movie • 1970
Devata
Movie • 1978
Muqaddar
Movie • 1978
Inspector Vijay Saxena
Oonch Neech Beech
Movie • 1989
Hariram Pandey
Daasi
Movie • 1981
Anand
Bandhan
Movie • 1969
Imaan
Movie • 1974
Namumkin
Movie • 1988
Freindly Appearance
Man Mandir
Movie • 1971
Badal
Movie • 1966
Nishan
Movie • 1965
Gustakhi Maaf
Movie • 1969
Jai
Ayaash
Movie • 1982
Thakur Jaswant Singh
Agni Rekha
Movie • 1973
Arjun Pandit
Movie • 1976
Uyarnthavargal
Movie • 1977
Yaadgaar
Movie • 1984
Summer Rain
Movie • 1978
Kishan
Sachaai
Movie • 1969
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Movie • 1985
Love and God
Movie • 1986
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Vidhaata
Movie • 1982
Abu Baba
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Movie • 1977
Anand
Kangan
Movie • 1971
Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Purani Pehchan
Movie • 1971
Husn Aur Ishq
Movie • 1966
Ashiq Hussain
Bachpan
Movie • 1970
Night in Calcutta
Movie • 1970
Gunehgar
Movie • 1967
Vishwasghaat
Movie • 1977
Mahesh
Kunwara Baap
Movie • 1974
Doctor