Sanjeev Kumar

Sanjeev Kumar

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

Professor Ki Padosan
1994
Professor Vidhyadhar
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
Hariram Pandey
Namumkin
1988
Freindly Appearance
Raahee
1987
Baat Ban Jaye
1986
Suraj Singh
Qatl
1986
Rakesh
Love and God
1986
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Zabardast
1985
Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
1984
Goli Chacha
Pakhandee
1984
Ashok Ahuja
Bad Aur Badnaam
1984
James Carlo
Lakhon Ki Baat
1984
Prem Sagar
Yaadgaar
1984
Hero
1983
Damodar Mathur
Angoor
1982
Ashok Tilak
Haathkadi
1982
Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Namkeen
1982
Khud-Daar
1982
Hari Srivastav
Shriman Shrimati
1982
Shriman Shankar Lal
Sawaal
1982
Ayaash
1982
Thakur Jaswant Singh
Vidhaata
1982
Abu Baba
Silsila
1981
Dr. V.K.Anand
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981
Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Biwi O Biwi
1981
Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Itni Si Baat
1981
Daasi
1981
Anand
Hum Paanch
1980
Krishna
Be-Reham
1980
Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Takkar
1980
Suraj
Swayamvar
1980
Ram
Abdullah
1980
Ameer
Kaala Patthar
1979
Doctor Mathur (uncredited)
Jaani Dushman
1979
Thakur (Shera's Father)
Griha Pravesh
1979
Amar
Nauker
1979
Amar
Swarg Narak
1978
Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Trishna
1978
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Trishul
1978
Raj Kumar Gupta
Tumhare Liye
1978
Prakash
Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978
Ranjeet Chhadha
Devata
1978
Muqaddar
1978
Inspector Vijay Saxena
Sawan Ke Geet
1978
Kishan
Dhoop Chhaon
1977
Dr. Paras
The Chess Players
1977
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Apnapan
1977
Raja Yashpal Singh
Paapi
1977
Ashok Roy
Alaap
1977
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Immaan Dharam
1977
Kabir Das
Mukti
1977
Ratan
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Yehi Hai Zindagi
1977
Anand
Arjun Pandit
1976
Sholay
1975
Thakur Baldev Singh
Aandhi
1975
J.K.
Mausam
1975
Dr. Amarnath Gill
Apne Dushman
1975
Dr. Mehta…
Faraar
1975
Inspector Sanjay
Uljhan
1975
Aakraman
1975
Major Ajay Verma
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Shandaar
1974
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Manoranjan
1974
Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Charitraheen
1974
Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Chowkidar
1974
Dr. Shyam
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Aap Ki Kasam
1974
Mohan
Imaan
1974
Anamika
1973
Devendra Dutt
Anhonee
1973
Sunil
Manchali
1973
Sushil Kumar
Agni Rekha
1973
Seeta and Geeta
1972
Ravi
Parichay
1972
Nilesh
Sabse Bada Sukh
1972
Narrator
Koshish
1972
Hari Charan Mathur
Rivaaj
1972
Shekhar
Ek Paheli
1971
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Homaye Sa'adat
1971
Naser
Anubhav
1971
Amar Sen
Man Mandir
1971
Kangan
1971
Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Purani Pehchan
1971
Khilona
1970
Vijay Kamal Singh
Priya
1970
Dastak
1970
Hamid Ahmed
Devi
1970
Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969
Thakur Sunder Singh
Shikar
1968
Police Inspector Rai
What Will People Say?

Dr. Jeevan
Bachpan
1970
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969
Satyakam
1969
Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Bandhan
1969
Gustakhi Maaf
1969
Jai
Sachaai
1969
Gauri
1968
Aashirwad
1968
Doctor Biren
Sunghursh
1968
Dwarka N. Prasad
Anokhi Raat
1968
Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Saathi
1968
Dr. Ashok
Naunihal
1967
Smuggler
1966
Mohan
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1966
Ali Baba
Badal
1966
Husn Aur Ishq
1966
Ashiq Hussain
Nishan
1965
Aao Pyaar Karein
1964
Hari
Hum Hindustani
1960