Sanjeev Kumar
Born
July 9, 1938
Died
November 6, 1985 (47 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Surat, Gujarat, India
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

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Professor Vidhyadhar
1994

Oonch Neech Beech
Hariram Pandey
1989

Namumkin
Freindly Appearance
1988

Raahee
1987

Love and God
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
1986
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
1986

Qatl
Rakesh
1986

Baat Ban Jaye
Suraj Singh
1986
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
1986

Zabardast
Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
1985

Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Goli Chacha
1984

Yaadgaar
1984

Lakhon Ki Baat
Prem Sagar
1984

Pakhandee
Ashok Ahuja
1984

Bad Aur Badnaam
James Carlo
1984

Hero
Damodar Mathur
1983

Ayaash
Thakur Jaswant Singh
1982

Vidhaata
Abu Baba
1982

Sawaal
1982
Suraag
1982

Angoor
Ashok Tilak
1982

Shriman Shrimati
Shriman Shankar Lal
1982

Khud-Daar
Hari Srivastav
1982

Haathkadi
Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
1982

Namkeen
1982

Silsila
Dr. V.K.Anand
1981

Daasi
Anand
1981

Itni Si Baat
1981

Biwi O Biwi
Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
1981

Chehre Pe Chehra
Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
1981

Hum Paanch
Krishna
1980

Be-Reham
Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
1980

Swayamvar
Ram
1980

Takkar
Suraj
1980

Abdullah
Ameer
1980

Nauker
1979

Kaala Patthar
Doctor Mathur (uncredited)
1979

Griha Pravesh
Amar
1979

Jaani Dushman
Thakur (Shera's Father)
1979

Devata
1978

Trishna
Dr. Sunil Gupta
1978

Pati Patni Aur Woh
Ranjeet Chhadha
1978

Muqaddar
Inspector Vijay Saxena
1978

Trishul
Raj Kumar Gupta
1978

Swarg Narak
Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
1978

Tumhare Liye
Prakash
1978

Sawan Ke Geet
Kishan
1978

Yehi Hai Zindagi
Anand
1977

The Chess Players
Mirza Sajjad Ali
1977

Mukti
Ratan
1977

Dhoop Chhaon
Dr. Paras
1977

Alaap
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
1977

Paapi
Ashok Roy
1977

Uyarnthavargal
1977

Immaan Dharam
Kabir Das
1977

Apnapan
Raja Yashpal Singh
1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Self
1977
Zindagi
Raghu Shukla
1976

Arjun Pandit
1976

Mausam
Dr. Amarnath Gill
1975

Apne Dushman
Dr. Mehta…
1975

Faraar
Inspector Sanjay
1975

Sholay
Thakur Baldev Singh
1975

Uljhan
1975

Aakraman
Major Ajay Verma
1975

Aandhi
J.K.
1975

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975

Naya Din Nai Raat
1974

Aap Ki Kasam
Mohan
1974

Manoranjan
Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
1974

Shandaar
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
1974

Charitraheen
Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
1974

Chowkidar
Dr. Shyam
1974

Imaan
1974

Manchali
Sushil Kumar
1973

Agni Rekha
1973

Anamika
Devendra Dutt
1973

Anhonee
Sunil
1973
Bharatha Vilas
Hindi actor
1973

Sabse Bada Sukh
Narrator
1972

Seeta and Geeta
Ravi
1972

Parichay
Nilesh
1972

Koshish
Hari Charan Mathur
1972

Rivaaj
Shekhar
1972
Paras
1971

Purani Pehchan
1971

Homaye Sa'adat
Naser
1971

Ek Paheli
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
1971

Anubhav
Amar Sen
1971

Man Mandir
1971

Kangan
Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
1971

Dastak
Hamid Ahmed
1970

Khilona
Vijay Kamal Singh
1970

Bachpan
1970

Priya
1970

Devi
1970

Gustakhi Maaf
Jai
1969

Oos Raat Ke Baad
Thakur Sunder Singh
1969

Shikar
Police Inspector Rai
1968

What Will People Say?
Dr. Jeevan

Satyakam
Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
1969

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969

Bandhan
1969

Sachaai
1969

Sunghursh
Dwarka N. Prasad
1968

Aashirwad
Doctor Biren
1968

Saathi
Dr. Ashok
1968

Saathi
1968

Gauri
1968

Anokhi Raat
Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
1968

Naunihal
1967
Pati Patni
Amar
1966

Smuggler
Mohan
1966

Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Ali Baba
1966
Kalapi
1966

Badal
1966

Husn Aur Ishq
Ashiq Hussain
1966

Nishan
1965

Aao Pyaar Karein
Hari
1964

Hum Hindustani
1960