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