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
Known for
Sawaal
Kangan
Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
Sholay
Thakur Baldev Singh
Devata
Swarg Narak
Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Kaala Patthar
Doctor Mathur (uncredited)
Swayamvar
Ram
Zabardast
Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
Khilona
Vijay Kamal Singh
Trishna
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Satyakam
Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Thakur Sunder Singh
Anhonee
Sunil
Anokhi Raat
Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
Parichay
Nilesh
Aap Ki Kasam
Mohan
Gauri
Seeta and Geeta
Ravi
Angoor
Ashok Tilak
Be-Reham
Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Sunghursh
Dwarka N. Prasad
Apnapan
Raja Yashpal Singh
Saathi
Dr. Ashok
Saathi
Immaan Dharam
Kabir Das
Silsila
Dr. V.K.Anand
Arjun Pandit
Vishwasghaat
Mahesh
Bandhan
Alaap
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Anubhav
Amar Sen
Gustakhi Maaf
Jai
Takkar
Suraj
Zindagi
Raghu Shukla
The Chess Players
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Shriman Shrimati
Shriman Shankar Lal
Pakhandee
Ashok Ahuja
Rivaaj
Shekhar
Muqaddar
Inspector Vijay Saxena
Raahee
Trishul
Raj Kumar Gupta
Homaye Sa'adat
Naser
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Anand
Tumhare Liye
Prakash
Shikar
Police Inspector Rai
Koshish
Hari Charan Mathur
Paras
Uljhan
Faraar
Inspector Sanjay
Shandaar
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
Haathkadi
Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
Paapi
Ashok Roy
Yaadgaar
Devi
Smuggler
Mohan
Khud-Daar
Hari Srivastav
Baat Ban Jaye
Suraj Singh
Mausam
Dr. Amarnath Gill
Manoranjan
Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
Daasi
Anand
Priya
Apne Dushman
Dr. Mehta…
Vidhaata
Abu Baba
Biwi O Biwi
Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
Mukti
Ratan
Qatl
Rakesh
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Ranjeet Chhadha
Abdullah
Ameer
Hero
Damodar Mathur
Ayaash
Thakur Jaswant Singh
What Will People Say?
Dr. Jeevan
Jaani Dushman
Thakur (Shera's Father)
Oonch Neech Beech
Hariram Pandey
Imaan
Nishan
Chehre Pe Chehra
Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Lakhon Ki Baat
Prem Sagar
Nauker
Amar
Hum Hindustani
Sawan Ke Geet
Kishan
Ek Paheli
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Aakraman
Major Ajay Verma
Namumkin
Freindly Appearance
Professor Ki Padosan
Professor Vidhyadhar
Charitraheen
Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
Dhoop Chhaon
Dr. Paras
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
Sachaai
Hum Paanch
Krishna
Naya Din Nai Raat
Suraag
Aandhi
J.K.
Love and God
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Kunwara Baap
Doctor
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Ali Baba
Kalapi
Namkeen
Aashirwad
Doctor Biren
Man Mandir
Manchali
Sushil Kumar
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
Badal
Griha Pravesh
Amar
Bharatha Vilas
Hindi actor
Bad Aur Badnaam
James Carlo
Purani Pehchan
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Goli Chacha
Pati Patni
Amar
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
Uyarnthavargal
Agni Rekha
Anamika
Devendra Dutt
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Self
Itni Si Baat
Dastak
Hamid Ahmed
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Night in Calcutta
Naunihal
Aao Pyaar Karein
Hari
Sabse Bada Sukh
Narrator
Chowkidar
Dr. Shyam
Husn Aur Ishq
Ashiq Hussain