Acting
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
Filmography
Professor Ki Padosan
Film · 1994
Oonch Neech Beech
Film · 1989
Namumkin
Film · 1988
Raahee
Film · 1987
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Film · 1986
Baat Ban Jaye
Film · 1986
Qatl
Film · 1986
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
Film · 1986
Love and God
Film · 1986
Zabardast
Film · 1985
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Film · 1985
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Film · 1984
Pakhandee
Film · 1984
Bad Aur Badnaam
Film · 1984
Lakhon Ki Baat
Film · 1984
Yaadgaar
Film · 1984
Hero
Film · 1983
Angoor
Film · 1982
Suraag
Film · 1982
Haathkadi
Film · 1982
Namkeen
Film · 1982
Khud-Daar
Film · 1982
Log Kya Kahenge
Film · 1982
Shriman Shrimati
Film · 1982
Sawaal
Film · 1982
Ayaash
Film · 1982
Vidhaata
Film · 1982
Silsila
Film · 1981
Chehre Pe Chehra
Film · 1981
Biwi O Biwi
Film · 1981
Itni Si Baat
Film · 1981
Daasi
Film · 1981
Hum Paanch
Film · 1980
Be-Reham
Film · 1980
Takkar
Film · 1980
Swayamvar
Film · 1980
Abdullah
Film · 1980
Fauji Chacha
Film · 1980
Kaala Patthar
Film · 1979
Jaani Dushman
Film · 1979
Griha Pravesh
Film · 1979
Nauker
Film · 1979
Swarg Narak
Film · 1978
Trishna
Film · 1978
Trishul
Film · 1978
Tumhare Liye
Film · 1978
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Film · 1978
Devata
Film · 1978
Muqaddar
Film · 1978
Summer Rain
Film · 1978
Dhoop Chhaon
Film · 1977
The Chess Players
Film · 1977
Apnapan
Film · 1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Film · 1977
Paapi
Film · 1977
Alaap
Film · 1977
Immaan Dharam
Film · 1977
Mukti
Film · 1977
Uyarnthavargal
Film · 1977
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Film · 1977
Vishwasghaat
Film · 1977
Zindagi
Film · 1976
Arjun Pandit
Film · 1976
Sholay
Film · 1975
Aandhi
Film · 1975
Mausam
Film · 1975
Apne Dushman
Film · 1975
Faraar
Film · 1975
Uljhan
Film · 1975
Aakraman
Film · 1975
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Film · 1975
Shandaar
Film · 1974
Manoranjan
Film · 1974
Charitraheen
Film · 1974
Chowkidar
Film · 1974
Naya Din Nai Raat
Film · 1974
Aap Ki Kasam
Film · 1974
Imaan
Film · 1974
Kunwara Baap
Film · 1974
Bharatha Vilas
Film · 1973
Anamika
Film · 1973
Anhonee
Film · 1973
Manchali
Film · 1973
Agni Rekha
Film · 1973
Rocky Mera Naam
Film · 1973
Seeta and Geeta
Film · 1972
Parichay
Film · 1972
Sabse Bada Sukh
Film · 1972
Koshish
Film · 1972
Rivaaj
Film · 1972
Ek Paheli
Film · 1971
Homaye Sa'adat
Film · 1971
Anubhav
Film · 1971
Paras
Film · 1971
Man Mandir
Film · 1971
Kangan
Film · 1971
Purani Pehchan
Film · 1971
Khilona
Film · 1970
Priya
Film · 1970
Dastak
Film · 1970
Devi
Film · 1970
Bachpan
Film · 1970
Night in Calcutta
Film · 1970
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
Film · 1969
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Film · 1969
Satyakam
Film · 1969
Bandhan
Film · 1969
Gustakhi Maaf
Film · 1969
Sachaai
Film · 1969
Gauri
Film · 1968
Aashirwad
Film · 1968
Sunghursh
Film · 1968
Shikar
Film · 1968
Anokhi Raat
Film · 1968
Saathi
Film · 1968
Saathi
Film · 1968
Naunihal
Film · 1967
Gunehgar
Film · 1967
Pati Patni
Film · 1966
Smuggler
Film · 1966
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Film · 1966
Kalapi
Film · 1966
Badal
Film · 1966
Husn Aur Ishq
Film · 1966
Nishan
Film · 1965
Aao Pyaar Karein
Film · 1964
Hum Hindustani
Film · 1960