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

Chala Murari Hero Banne

19779.0

Haathon Ki Lakeeren

19868.0

Pati Patni

19667.0

Hum Paanch

19806.8

Nauker

19796.5

Suraag

19828.5

Itni Si Baat

19817.0

Jaani Dushman

19797.1

Kaala Patthar

19797.5

The Chess Players

19777.0

Seeta and Geeta

19727.0

Aashirwad

19688.3

Vidhaata

19827.6

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

1975

Silsila

19816.2

Aandhi

19757.2

Naunihal

19678.5

Badal

196610.0

Nishan

19655.5

Purani Pehchan

1971

Namkeen

19828.3

Husn Aur Ishq

19668.0

Manchali

19736.3

Rivaaj

19729.0

Trishul

19786.4

Griha Pravesh

19793.3

Sawaal

19827.0

Naya Din Nai Raat

19746.3

Imaan

19747.0

Be-Reham

19808.0

Hero

19837.0

Sachaai

19699.0

Charitraheen

19749.0

Ayaash

19828.0

Parichay

19727.0

Mausam

19755.2

Swayamvar

19807.0

Shandaar

19749.0

Abdullah

19809.7

Alaap

19778.3

Uyarnthavargal

19777.5

Kalapi

196610.0

Aakraman

19754.8

Trishna

19787.5

Saathi

19686.5

Hum Hindustani

19608.0

Sunghursh

19688.0

Daasi

198110.0

Arjun Pandit

19768.0

Anubhav

19719.5

Immaan Dharam

19777.5

Bad Aur Badnaam

19846.0

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

19848.0

Anokhi Raat

19687.5

Shikar

19687.7

Devata

19788.0

Namumkin

198810.0

Mukti

19777.0

Aap Ki Kasam

19747.0

Man Mandir

19719.0

Faraar

19756.3

Satyakam

19697.3

Log Kya Kahenge

19829.0

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

19665.8

Shriman Shrimati

19826.6

Angoor

19827.4

Zindagi

19767.0

Bharatha Vilas

19736.2

Love and God

19869.0

Summer Rain

19789.0

Pati Patni Aur Woh

19786.0

Haathkadi

198210.0

Baat Ban Jaye

19868.0

Rocky Mera Naam

1973

Vishwasghaat

19778.0

Khilona

19705.2

Paapi

19777.3

Oonch Neech Beech

19897.0

Sabse Bada Sukh

19728.0

Gunehgar

1967

Uljhan

19758.0

Manoranjan

19745.0

Zabardast

19857.0

Kunwara Baap

19747.0

Anamika

19737.0

Dhoop Chhaon

19776.0

Bandhan

19698.0

Khud-Daar

19827.0

Professor Ki Padosan

199410.0

Gauri

19686.5

Chehre Pe Chehra

19817.0

Lakhon Ki Baat

19849.0

Raahee

19878.0

Ram Tere Kitne Nam

198510.0

Koshish

19727.8

Biwi O Biwi

19818.0

Apnapan

19777.0

Devi

19707.0

Yaadgaar

19847.0

Muqaddar

19788.0

Qatl

19867.3

Kangan

19717.0

Homaye Sa'adat

1971

Swarg Narak

19783.7

Dastak

19705.0

Yehi Hai Zindagi

19777.0

Priya

19709.0

Oos Raat Ke Baad

19698.0

Pakhandee

19849.0

Ek Paheli

19719.0

Tumhare Liye

19788.0

Agni Rekha

19738.0

Gustakhi Maaf

19697.0

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

196910.0

Chowkidar

19747.0

Anhonee

19738.0

Kaanch Ki Deewar

19869.5

Takkar

19808.0

Paras

19719.0

Night in Calcutta

1970

Smuggler

19669.0

Apne Dushman

19757.0

Bachpan

19707.0

Aao Pyaar Karein

19649.5