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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
July 9, 1938
Died
November 6, 1985
Place of Birth
Surat, Gujarat, India
Also Known As
- संजीव कुमार
Sanjeev Kumar
1.7 Popularity
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
Known For
9.0
Thakur Baldev Singh
Sholay: The Final Cut
2025
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Professor Vidhyadhar
Professor Ki Padosan
1994
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Hariram Pandey
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
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Freindly Appearance
Namumkin
1988
0.0
Raahee
1987
0.0
Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
Love and God
1986
🎬
9.8
Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986
6.8
Rakesh
Qatl
1986
0.0
Suraj Singh
Baat Ban Jaye
1986
🎬
0.0
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
1986
Credits
Sholay: The Final Cut
as Thakur Baldev Singh
2025
9.0
Professor Ki Padosan
as Professor Vidhyadhar
1994
0.0
Oonch Neech Beech
as Hariram Pandey
1989
0.0
Namumkin
as Freindly Appearance
1988
0.0
Raahee
1987
0.0
Love and God
as Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)
1986
0.0
🎬
Kaanch Ki Deewar
as Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh
1986
9.8
Qatl
as Rakesh
1986
6.8
Baat Ban Jaye
as Suraj Singh
1986
0.0
🎬
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
1986
0.0
Zabardast
as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar
1985
7.0
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
0.0
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
as Goli Chacha
1984
0.0
Yaadgaar
1984
6.0
Lakhon Ki Baat
as Prem Sagar
1984
10.0
Pakhandee
as Ashok Ahuja
1984
0.0
Bad Aur Badnaam
as James Carlo
1984
4.0
Hero
as Damodar Mathur
1983
7.0
Ayaash
as Thakur Jaswant Singh
1982
0.0
Vidhaata
as Abu Baba
1982
7.1
Sawaal
1982
0.0
Namkeen
1982
10.0
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Suraag
1982
7.0
Angoor
as Ashok Tilak
1982
7.3
Shriman Shrimati
as Shriman Shankar Lal
1982
5.8
Khud-Daar
as Hari Srivastav
1982
7.0
Haathkadi
as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya
1982
0.0
Silsila
as Dr. V.K.Anand
1981
5.9
Daasi
as Anand
1981
0.0
Itni Si Baat
1981
0.0
Biwi O Biwi
as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh
1981
6.0
Chehre Pe Chehra
as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
1981
4.0
Hum Paanch
as Krishna
1980
6.9
Be-Reham
as Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
1980
7.0
Swayamvar
as Ram
1980
6.0
Takkar
as Suraj
1980
0.0
Abdullah
as Ameer
1980
10.0
Nauker
as Amar
1979
6.3
Kaala Patthar
as Doctor Mathur (uncredited)
1979
7.4
Griha Pravesh
as Amar
1979
1.0
Jaani Dushman
as Thakur (Shera's Father)
1979
6.4
Devata
1978
6.0
Trishna
as Dr. Sunil Gupta
1978
7.5
Pati Patni Aur Woh
as Ranjeet Chhadha
1978
6.0
Muqaddar
as Inspector Vijay Saxena
1978
0.0
Trishul
as Raj Kumar Gupta
1978
6.4
Swarg Narak
as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
1978
1.0
Tumhare Liye
as Prakash
1978
0.0
Sawan Ke Geet
as Kishan
1978
10.0
Yehi Hai Zindagi
as Anand
1977
6.0
The Chess Players
as Mirza Sajjad Ali
1977
7.0
Mukti
as Ratan
1977
0.0
Dhoop Chhaon
as Dr. Paras
1977
5.0
Alaap
as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
1977
8.5
Vishwasghaat
as Mahesh
1977
0.0
Paapi
as Ashok Roy
1977
7.5
Uyarnthavargal
1977
6.0
Immaan Dharam
as Kabir Das
1977
5.0
🎬
Chala Murari Hero Banne
as Self
1977
0.0
Apnapan
as Raja Yashpal Singh
1977
5.0
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Zindagi
as Raghu Shukla
1976
0.0
Arjun Pandit
1976
0.0
Mausam
as Dr. Amarnath Gill
1975
4.1
Apne Dushman
as Dr. Mehta…
1975
6.0
Faraar
as Inspector Sanjay
1975
5.5
Sholay
as Thakur Baldev Singh
1975
7.0
Uljhan
1975
0.0
Aakraman
as Major Ajay Verma
1975
3.7
Aandhi
as J.K.
1975
7.1
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
0.0
Kunwara Baap
as Doctor
1974
6.6
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
6.0
Aap Ki Kasam
as Mohan
1974
7.0
Manoranjan
as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'
1974
4.3
Charitraheen
as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee
1974
0.0
Imaan
1974
0.0
Shandaar
as Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
1974
0.0
Chowkidar
as Dr. Shyam
1974
0.0
Manchali
as Sushil Kumar
1973
6.0
Agni Rekha
1973
0.0
Anamika
as Devendra Dutt
1973
6.5
Anhonee
as Sunil
1973
0.0
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Bharatha Vilas
as Hindi actor
1973
6.2
Sabse Bada Sukh
as Narrator
1972
0.0
Seeta and Geeta
as Ravi
1972
6.9
Parichay
as Nilesh
1972
6.4
Koshish
as Hari Charan Mathur
1972
7.3
Rivaaj
as Shekhar
1972
0.0
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Paras
1971
0.0
Purani Pehchan
1971
0.0
Homaye Sa'adat
as Naser
1971
0.0
Ek Paheli
as Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
1971
0.0
Anubhav
as Amar Sen
1971
10.0
Kangan
as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'
1971
0.0
Man Mandir
1971
0.0
Dastak
as Hamid Ahmed
1970
1.0
Khilona
as Vijay Kamal Singh
1970
4.5
Bachpan
1970
0.0
Priya
1970
0.0
Devi
1970
7.0
Night in Calcutta
1970
0.0
Gustakhi Maaf
as Jai
1969
6.0
Oos Raat Ke Baad
as Thakur Sunder Singh
1969
8.0
Satyakam
as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
1969
7.5
Bandhan
1969
6.0
Sachaai
1969
0.0
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969
0.0
Sunghursh
as Dwarka N. Prasad
1968
0.0
Aashirwad
as Doctor Biren
1968
8.5
Saathi
as Dr. Ashok
1968
6.0
Saathi
1968
6.0
Gauri
1968
6.0
Shikar
as Police Inspector Rai
1968
6.5
Anokhi Raat
as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh
1968
6.0
Naunihal
1967
9.0
Gunehgar
1967
0.0
🎬
Pati Patni
as Amar
1966
0.0
Husn Aur Ishq
as Ashiq Hussain
1966
0.0
Smuggler
as Mohan
1966
0.0
🎬
Kalapi
1966
0.0
Badal
1966
0.0
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Ali Baba
1966
5.8
Nishan
1965
3.0
Aao Pyaar Karein
as Hari
1964
9.0
Hum Hindustani
1960
6.0
What Will People Say?
as Dr. Jeevan
N/A
0.0