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Sanjeev Kumar
Acting

Sanjeev Kumar
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1938-07-09,Surat, Gujarat, India
Gender
Male
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

6.5

Gauri
1968-01-01

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

10

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969-01-01

8

Raahee
1987-05-29

7.355

Angoor
1982-03-05

7.03

Sholay
1975-08-15

6.167

Silsila
1981-07-29

Seeta and Geeta

6.961

Seeta and Geeta
1972-11-17

Aao Pyaar Karein

9.5

Aao Pyaar Karein
1964-06-01

3.667

Swarg Narak
1978-01-01

6

Dhoop Chhaon
1977-03-23

6.9

Hero
1983-12-16

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

8

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
1984-11-25

6.2

Bharatha Vilas
1973-03-24

Kaanch Ki Deewar

9.5

Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986-01-31

The Chess Players

7.047

The Chess Players
1977-10-02

7

Parichay
1972-10-18

7

Pati Patni
1966-06-14

7

Apnapan
1977-01-01

Chala Murari Hero Banne

9

Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977-01-01

7

Anamika
1973-05-18

7.167

Aandhi
1975-02-13

7.5

Trishna
1978-07-15

6.5

Trishul
1978-05-05

5.222

Mausam
1975-12-25

9

Shandaar
1974-01-01

8.5

Suraag
1982-03-18

5

Manoranjan
1974-01-11

8.25

Aashirwad
1968-06-18

7.583

Kaala Patthar
1979-08-09

5.2

Khilona
1970-03-02

Sabse Bada Sukh

8

Sabse Bada Sukh
1972-12-08

9

Charitraheen
1974-01-01

6.714

Jaani Dushman
1979-05-22

9

Ek Paheli
1971-02-14

7

Chowkidar
1974-01-01

9

Priya
1970-01-01

9

Pakhandee
1984-01-06

7.333

Paapi
1977-02-02

3.333

Griha Pravesh
1979-07-28

8.333

Alaap
1977-03-12

9

Smuggler
1966-01-01

0

Homaye Sa'adat
1971-03-21

6.85

Hum Paanch
1980-11-27

8

Sunghursh
1968-07-27

7.778

Koshish
1972-04-01

10

Haathkadi
1982-01-15

7

Apne Dushman
1975-11-19

8

Be-Reham
1980-08-15

Bad Aur Badnaam

6

Bad Aur Badnaam
1984-01-01

Chehre Pe Chehra

7

Chehre Pe Chehra
1981-03-13

8

Anhonee
1973-04-26

8

Baat Ban Jaye
1986-01-01

9

Lakhon Ki Baat
1984-07-06

9

Rivaaj
1972-01-01

8.333

Namkeen
1982-04-02

7

Khud-Daar
1982-02-12

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

5.8

Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1966-01-01

8.5

Naunihal
1967-04-10

7.5

Immaan Dharam
1977-01-07

10

Kalapi
1966-01-01

6.333

Faraar
1975-11-11

9.5

Anubhav
1971-01-07

9

Paras
1971-07-11

8

Uljhan
1975-07-22

8

Biwi O Biwi
1981-05-15

7.333

Qatl
1986-01-24

7.667

Shikar
1968-01-01

Oos Raat Ke Baad

8

Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969-05-03

Haathon Ki Lakeeren

8

Haathon Ki Lakeeren
1986-01-01

7

Itni Si Baat
1981-05-28

Log Kya Kahenge

9

Log Kya Kahenge
1982-01-01

Naya Din Nai Raat

6.333

Naya Din Nai Raat
1974-05-07

8

Takkar
1980-04-18

7.333

Satyakam
1969-01-02

5

Dastak
1970-12-31

7

Swayamvar
1980-04-28

Shriman Shrimati

6.625

Shriman Shrimati
1982-03-05

8

Tumhare Liye
1978-01-01

7

Aap Ki Kasam
1974-04-17

Pati Patni Aur Woh

6

Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978-07-07

9.667

Abdullah
1980-03-07

7

Zindagi
1976-12-31

6.25

Manchali
1973-10-26

7.5

Anokhi Raat
1968-01-01

6.5

Saathi
1968-01-17

7

Mukti
1977-08-14

6.5

Nauker
1979-12-07

8

Hum Hindustani
1960-03-22

6.5

Saathi
1968-01-17

4.75

Aakraman
1975-05-14

7

Zabardast
1985-06-21

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

0

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975-01-01

7

Sawaal
1982-05-21

Professor Ki Padosan

10

Professor Ki Padosan
1994-07-22

7

Devi
1970-01-01

8

Devata
1978-11-03

8

Muqaddar
1978-05-31

Oonch Neech Beech

7

Oonch Neech Beech
1989-07-28

10

Daasi
1981-06-26

8

Bandhan
1969-01-01

7

Imaan
1974-01-01

10

Namumkin
1988-01-01

5.5

Nishan
1965-01-01

9

Man Mandir
1971-01-01

10

Badal
1966-01-01

7

Gustakhi Maaf
1969-06-18

8

Ayaash
1982-10-15

8

Agni Rekha
1973-06-15

8

Arjun Pandit
1976-04-16

7.5

Uyarnthavargal
1977-01-14

7

Yaadgaar
1984-07-20

9

Summer Rain
1978-01-01

9

Sachaai
1969-01-01

9

Love and God
1986-05-27

Ram Tere Kitne Nam

10

Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985-02-15

7.583

Vidhaata
1982-09-03

Yehi Hai Zindagi

7

Yehi Hai Zindagi
1977-10-03

7

Kangan
1971-01-01

0

Purani Pehchan
1971-05-04

8

Husn Aur Ishq
1966-01-01

7

Bachpan
1970-01-19

Night in Calcutta

0

Night in Calcutta
1970-01-01

0

Gunehgar
1967-01-01

8

Vishwasghaat
1977-02-10

7

Kunwara Baap
1974-08-12

Rocky Mera Naam

0

Rocky Mera Naam
1973-01-01