Sanjeev Kumar

Acting July 9, 1938 (47 years old) November 6, 1985 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

Sanjeev Kumar

Biography

Movies 127

Sholay

Pati Patni Aur Woh

Bad Aur Badnaam

Seeta and Geeta

The Chess Players

Jaani Dushman

Kaala Patthar

Trishul

Silsila

Anamika

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

Hum Paanch

Parichay

Hero

Alaap

Swayamvar

Takkar

Chala Murari Hero Banne

Aandhi

Mausam

Sawaal

Haathon Ki Lakeeren

Namkeen

Vidhaata

Immaan Dharam

Devi

Pakhandee

Aashirwad

Satyakam

Abdullah

Aap Ki Kasam

Griha Pravesh

Mukti

Baat Ban Jaye

Imaan

Raahee

Suraag

Arjun Pandit

Trishna

Zabardast

Shikar

Hum Hindustani

Man Mandir

Khilona

Devata

Nauker

Uyarnthavargal

Oonch Neech Beech

Sachaai

Pati Patni

Fauji Chacha

Purani Pehchan

Manchali

Koshish

Oos Raat Ke Baad

Angoor

Naya Din Nai Raat

Paapi

Khud-Daar

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

Bharatha Vilas

Shriman Shrimati

Badal

Chowkidar

Kunwara Baap

Faraar

Aao Pyaar Karein

Nishan

Bandhan

Charitraheen

Dhoop Chhaon

Rivaaj

Ayaash

Uljhan

Saathi