1938-07-09 Surat, Gujarat, India
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
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Professor Ki Padosan | Professor Vidhyadhar | 1994-07-22 |
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Oonch Neech Beech | Hariram Pandey | 1989-07-28 |
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Namumkin | Freindly Appearance | 1988-01-01 |
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Raahee | 1987-05-29 | |
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Haathon Ki Lakeeren | 1986-01-01 | |
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Qais Aur Laila | Qais-E-Emir (Majnu) | 1986-05-27 |
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Baat Ban Jaye | Suraj Singh | 1986-01-01 |
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Kaanch Ki Deewar | Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh | 1986-01-31 |
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क़त्ल | Rakesh | 1986-01-24 |
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Ram Tere Kitne Nam | 1985-02-15 | |
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Zabardast | Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar | 1985-06-21 |
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Lakhon Ki Baat | Prem Sagar | 1984-07-06 |
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Bad Aur Badnaam | James Carlo | 1984-01-01 |
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पाखंडी | Ashok Ahuja | 1984-01-06 |
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Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman | Goli Chacha | 1984-11-25 |
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यादगार | 1984-07-20 | |
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Hero | Damodar Mathur | 1983-12-16 |
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Namkeen | 1982-04-02 | |
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Suraag | 1982-03-18 | |
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Vidhaata | Abu Baba | 1982-09-03 |
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अंगूर | Ashok Tilak | 1982-03-05 |
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Ayaash | Thakur Jaswant Singh | 1982-10-15 |
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Sawaal | 1982-05-21 | |
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Khud-Daar | Hari Srivastav | 1982-02-12 |
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श्रीमान श्रीमती | Shriman Shankar Lal | 1982-03-05 |
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Haathkadi | Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya | 1982-01-15 |
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Chehre Pe Chehra | Dr. Wilson / Blackstone | 1981-03-13 |
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Silsila | Dr. V.K.Anand | 1981-07-29 |
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Daasi | Anand | 1981-06-26 |
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इतनी सी बात | 1981-05-28 | |
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Biwi O Biwi | Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh | 1981-05-15 |
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Hum Paanch | Krishna | 1980-11-27 |
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Takkar | Suraj | 1980-04-18 |
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Abdullah | Ameer | 1980-03-07 |
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बेरहम | Police Commissioner Kumar Anand | 1980-08-15 |
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स्वयंवर | Ram | 1980-04-28 |
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Griha Pravesh | Amar | 1979-07-28 |
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Jaani Dushman | Thakur (Shera's Father) | 1979-05-22 |
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Nauker | Amar | 1979-12-07 |
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काला पत्थर | Doctor Mathur (uncredited) | 1979-08-09 |
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Devata | 1978-11-03 | |
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तुम्हारे लिये | Prakash | 1978-01-01 |
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Pati Patni Aur Woh | Ranjeet Chhadha | 1978-07-07 |
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मुक़द्दर | Inspector Vijay Saxena | 1978-05-31 |
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Sawan Ke Geet | Kishan | 1978-01-01 |
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त्रिशूल | Raj Kumar Gupta | 1978-05-05 |
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Swarg Narak | Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi | 1978-01-01 |
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तृष्णा | Dr. Sunil Gupta | 1978-07-15 |
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Dhoop Chhaon | Dr. Paras | 1977-03-23 |
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शतरंज के खिलाड़ी | Mirza Sajjad Ali | 1977-10-02 |
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Mukti | Ratan | 1977-08-14 |
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Chala Murari Hero Banne | Self | 1977-01-01 |
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Apnapan | Raja Yashpal Singh | 1977-01-01 |
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ईमान धर्म | Kabir Das | 1977-01-07 |
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Yehi Hai Zindagi | Anand | 1977-10-03 |
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Vishwasghaat | Mahesh | 1977-02-10 |
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உயர்ந்தவர்கள் | 1977-01-14 | |
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आलाप | Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance) | 1977-03-12 |
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Paapi | Ashok Roy | 1977-02-02 |
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Arjun Pandit | 1976-04-16 | |
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ज़िन्दगी | Raghu Shukla | 1976-12-31 |
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Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty | 1975-01-01 | |
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Aandhi | J.K. | 1975-02-13 |
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शोले | Thakur Baldev Singh | 1975-08-15 |
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मौसम | Dr. Amarnath Gill | 1975-12-25 |
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Uljhan | 1975-07-22 | |
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Faraar | Inspector Sanjay | 1975-11-11 |
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Aakraman | Major Ajay Verma | 1975-05-14 |
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Apne Dushman | Dr. Mehta… | 1975-11-19 |
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Charitraheen | Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee | 1974-01-01 |
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आप की कसम | Mohan | 1974-04-17 |
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Manoranjan | Constable Ratan 'Sheru' | 1974-01-11 |
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Chowkidar | Dr. Shyam | 1974-01-01 |
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Shandaar | Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss' | 1974-01-01 |
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Naya Din Nai Raat | 1974-05-07 | |
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Imaan | 1974-01-01 | |
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Anhonee | Sunil | 1973-04-26 |
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Anamika | Devendra Dutt | 1973-05-18 |
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Manchali | Sushil Kumar | 1973-10-26 |
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Agni-Rekha | 1973-06-15 | |
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பாரத விலாஸ் | Hindi actor | 1973-03-24 |
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कोशिश | Hari Charan Mathur | 1972-04-01 |
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परिचय | Nilesh | 1972-10-18 |
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सीता और गीता | Ravi | 1972-11-17 |
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Sabse Bada Sukh | Narrator | 1972-12-08 |
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Rivaaj | Shekhar | 1972-01-01 |
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Purani Pehchan | 1971-05-04 | |
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Kangan | Dr. Sunil 'Sonu' | 1971-01-01 |
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Man Mandir | 1971-01-01 | |
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अनुभव | Amar Sen | 1971-01-07 |
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همای سعادت | Naser | 1971-03-21 |
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Paras | 1971-07-11 | |
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Ek Paheli | Police Inspector (Special Appearance) | 1971-02-14 |
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Bachpan | 1970-01-19 | |
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खिलौना | Vijay Kamal Singh | 1970-03-02 |
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Priya | 1970-01-01 | |
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Night in Calcutta | 1970-01-01 | |
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Devi | 1970-01-01 | |
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दस्तक | Hamid Ahmed | 1970-12-31 |
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सत्यकाम | Narendra 'Naren' Sharma | 1969-01-02 |
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Sachaai | 1969-01-01 | |
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Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke | 1969-01-01 | |
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उस रात के बाद | Thakur Sunder Singh | 1969-05-03 |
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Bandhan | 1969-01-01 | |
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Gustakhi Maaf | Jai | 1969-06-18 |
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Saathi | Dr. Ashok | 1968-01-17 |
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संघर्ष | Dwarka N. Prasad | 1968-07-27 |
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अनोखी रात | Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh | 1968-01-01 |
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Saathi | 1968-01-17 | |
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Aashirwad | Doctor Biren | 1968-06-18 |
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शिकार | Police Inspector Rai | 1968-01-01 |
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Gauri | 1968-01-01 | |
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Gunehgar | 1967-01-01 | |
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नौनिहाल | 1967-04-10 | |
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Pati Patni | Amar | 1966-06-14 |
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Husn Aur Ishq | Ashiq Hussain | 1966-01-01 |
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Kalapi | 1966-01-01 | |
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स्मगलर | Mohan | 1966-01-01 |
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Alibaba and 40 Thieves | Ali Baba | 1966-01-01 |
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Badal | 1966-01-01 | |
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Nishan | 1965-01-01 | |
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Aao Pyaar Karen | Hari | 1964-06-01 |
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Hum Hindustani | 1960-03-22 | |
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Log Kya Kahenge | Dr. Jeevan |
