Sanjeev Kumar

Acting · 0.8 popularity

Age

Movies

125

Born: July 9, 1938 – November 6, 1985
From: 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

Works

125 films

Sholay

19757.0

Haathon Ki Lakeeren

19868.0

Jaani Dushman

19797.1

Chala Murari Hero Banne

19779.0

Hum Paanch

19806.8

Pati Patni

19667.0

Itni Si Baat

19817.0

Suraag

19828.5

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

1975

Kaala Patthar

19797.5

Nauker

19796.5

Vidhaata

19827.6

Seeta and Geeta

19727.0

Manchali

19736.3

The Chess Players

19777.0

Aashirwad

19688.3

Aandhi

19757.2

Badal

196610.0

Purani Pehchan

1971

Sachaai

19699.0

Trishna

19787.5

Nishan

19655.5

Naunihal

19678.5

Imaan

19747.0

Silsila

19816.2

Husn Aur Ishq

19668.0

Charitraheen

19749.0

Namkeen

19828.3

Sabse Bada Sukh

19728.0

Anokhi Raat

19687.5

Shandaar

19749.0

Parichay

19727.0

Angoor

19827.4

Immaan Dharam

19777.5

Swayamvar

19807.0

Mukti

19777.0

Rocky Mera Naam

1973

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

19848.0

Abdullah

19809.7

Professor Ki Padosan

199410.0

Anubhav

19719.5

Griha Pravesh

19793.3

Daasi

198110.0

Ram Tere Kitne Nam

198510.0

Bad Aur Badnaam

19846.0

Trishul

19786.4

Sunghursh

19688.0

Faraar

19756.3

Naya Din Nai Raat

19746.3

Hero

19836.9

Baat Ban Jaye

19868.0

Rivaaj

19729.0

Kalapi

196610.0

Chehre Pe Chehra

19817.0

Alaap

19778.3

Aap Ki Kasam

19747.0

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

19665.8

Saathi

19686.5

Love and God

19869.0

Khud-Daar

19827.0

Swarg Narak

19783.7

Yehi Hai Zindagi

19777.0

Ayaash

19828.0

Raahee

19878.0

Qatl

19867.3

Sawaal

19827.0

Shriman Shrimati

19826.6

Paapi

19777.3

Kunwara Baap

19747.0

Haathkadi

198210.0

Hum Hindustani

19608.0

Gunehgar

1967

Shikar

19687.7

Man Mandir

19719.0

Zabardast

19857.0

Satyakam

19697.3

Aakraman

19754.8

Koshish

19727.8

Bharatha Vilas

19736.2

Yaadgaar

19847.0

Mausam

19755.2

Kangan

19717.0

Be-Reham

19808.0

Bandhan

19698.0

Devi

19707.0

Homaye Sa'adat

1971

Namumkin

198810.0

Khilona

19705.2

Uljhan

19758.0

Zindagi

19767.0

Anamika

19737.0

Devata

19788.0

Gauri

19686.5

Manoranjan

19745.0

Uyarnthavargal

19777.5

Biwi O Biwi

19818.0

Vishwasghaat

19778.0

Paras

19719.0

Pati Patni Aur Woh

19786.0

Dastak

19705.0

Agni Rekha

19738.0

Muqaddar

19788.0

Oonch Neech Beech

19897.0

Log Kya Kahenge

19829.0

Apnapan

19777.0

Tumhare Liye

19788.0

Lakhon Ki Baat

19849.0

Takkar

19808.0

Chowkidar

19747.0

Gustakhi Maaf

19697.0

Arjun Pandit

19768.0

Smuggler

19669.0

Ek Paheli

19719.0

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

196910.0

Priya

19709.0

Bachpan

19707.0

Summer Rain

19789.0

Apne Dushman

19757.0

Oos Raat Ke Baad

19698.0

Aao Pyaar Karein

19649.5

Kaanch Ki Deewar

19869.5

Dhoop Chhaon

19776.0

Pakhandee

19849.0

Anhonee

19738.0

Night in Calcutta

1970