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