10.0
10.0
Sawan Ke Geet
1978
as Kishan
Sanjeev Kumar
Acting
Born:July 9, 1938
Died:November 6, 1985(aged 47)
Birthplace:Surat, Gujarat, India
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CommunityBiography
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 (123 movies)
10.0
10.0
Lakhon Ki Baat
1984
as Prem Sagar
10.0
10.0
Abdullah
1980
as Ameer
10.0
10.0
Namkeen
1982
10.0
10.0
Anubhav
1971
as Amar Sen
9.8
9.8
Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986
as Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
9.0
9.0
Naunihal
1967
9.0
9.0
Aao Pyaar Karein
1964
as Hari
8.5
8.5
Alaap
1977
as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
8.5
8.5
Aashirwad
1968
as Doctor Biren
8.0
8.0
Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969
as Thakur Sunder Singh
7.5
7.5
Trishna
1978
as Dr. Sunil Gupta
7.5
7.5
Satyakam
1969
as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
7.5
7.5
Paapi
1977
as Ashok Roy
7.3
7.3
Koshish
1972
as Hari Charan Mathur
7.2
7.2
Angoor
1982
as Ashok Tilak
7.1
7.1
Aandhi
1975
as J.K.
7.1
7.1
Vidhaata
1982
as Abu Baba
7.0
7.0
Sholay
1975
as Thakur Baldev Singh
7.0
7.0
Suraag
1982
7.0
7.0
Zabardast
1985
as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
7.0
7.0
Be-Reham
1980
as Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
7.0
7.0
Devi
1970
7.0
7.0
Hero
1983
as Damodar Mathur
7.0
7.0
Khud-Daar
1982
as Hari Srivastav
7.0
7.0
Aap Ki Kasam
1974
as Mohan
7.0
7.0
The Chess Players
1977
as Mirza Sajjad Ali
6.9
6.9
Hum Paanch
1980
as Krishna
6.9
6.9
Seeta and Geeta
1972
as Ravi
6.8
6.8
Qatl
1986
as Rakesh
6.6
6.6
Kunwara Baap
1974
as Doctor
6.5
6.5
Anamika
1973
as Devendra Dutt
6.5
6.5
Shikar
1968
as Police Inspector Rai
6.4
6.4
Jaani Dushman
1979
as Thakur (Shera's Father)
6.4
6.4
Parichay
1972
as Nilesh
6.4
6.4
Trishul
1978
as Raj Kumar Gupta
6.3
6.3
Nauker
1979
as Amar
6.2
6.2
Bharatha Vilas
1973
as Hindi actor
6.0
6.0
Saathi
1968
as Dr. Ashok
6.0
6.0
Manchali
1973
as Sushil Kumar
6.0
6.0
Anokhi Raat
1968
as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
6.0
6.0
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
6.0
6.0
Gauri
1968
6.0
6.0
Bandhan
1969
6.0
6.0
Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978
as Ranjeet Chhadha
6.0
6.0
Biwi O Biwi
1981
as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
6.0
6.0
Swayamvar
1980
as Ram
6.0
6.0
Hum Hindustani
1960
6.0
6.0
Yaadgaar
1984
6.0
6.0
Devata
1978
6.0
6.0
Gustakhi Maaf
1969
as Jai
6.0
6.0
Uyarnthavargal
1977
6.0
6.0
Yehi Hai Zindagi
1977
as Anand
6.0
6.0
Apne Dushman
1975
as Dr. Mehta…
5.8
5.8
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1966
as Ali Baba
5.8
5.8
Shriman Shrimati
1982
as Shriman Shankar Lal
5.6
5.6
Silsila
1981
as Dr. V.K.Anand
5.5
5.5
Faraar
1975
as Inspector Sanjay
5.0
5.0
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Kabir Das
5.0
5.0
Apnapan
1977
as Raja Yashpal Singh
5.0
5.0
Dhoop Chhaon
1977
as Dr. Paras
4.5
4.5
Khilona
1970
as Vijay Kamal Singh
4.3
4.3
Manoranjan
1974
as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
4.1
4.1
Mausam
1975
as Dr. Amarnath Gill
4.0
4.0
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981
as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
4.0
4.0
Bad Aur Badnaam
1984
as James Carlo
3.7
3.7
Aakraman
1975
as Major Ajay Verma
3.0
3.0
Nishan
1965
1.0
1.0
Dastak
1970
as Hamid Ahmed
1.0
1.0
Swarg Narak
1978
as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
1.0
1.0
Griha Pravesh
1979
as Amar
Bachpan
1970
What Will People Say?
TBA
as Dr. Jeevan
Daasi
1981
as Anand
Purani Pehchan
1971
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
Muqaddar
1978
as Inspector Vijay Saxena
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Hariram Pandey
Imaan
1974
Namumkin
1988
as Freindly Appearance
Man Mandir
1971
Husn Aur Ishq
1966
as Ashiq Hussain
Ayaash
1982
as Thakur Jaswant Singh
Love and God
1986
as Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Arjun Pandit
1976
Agni Rekha
1973
Night in Calcutta
1970
Professor Ki Padosan
1994
as Professor Vidhyadhar
Gunehgar
1967
Raahee
1987
Vishwasghaat
1977
as Mahesh
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
1984
as Goli Chacha
Shandaar
1974
as Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Chowkidar
1974
as Dr. Shyam
Homaye Sa'adat
1971
as Naser
Charitraheen
1974
as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Badal
1966
Haathkadi
1982
as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Anhonee
1973
as Sunil
Sabse Bada Sukh
1972
as Narrator
Rivaaj
1972
as Shekhar
Tumhare Liye
1978
as Prakash
Ek Paheli
1971
as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Mukti
1977
as Ratan
Baat Ban Jaye
1986
as Suraj Singh
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969
Sachaai
1969
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
as Self
Sawaal
1982
Pati Patni
1966
as Amar
Sunghursh
1968
as Dwarka N. Prasad
Priya
1970
Pakhandee
1984
as Ashok Ahuja
Kangan
1971
as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Paras
1971
Uljhan
1975
Zindagi
1976
as Raghu Shukla
Smuggler
1966
as Mohan
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
1986
Itni Si Baat
1981
Kalapi
1966
Takkar
1980
as Suraj
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