Sanjeev Kumar
Actor
One of the greatest actors of the Indian cinema, Sanjeev Kumar is the recipient of two National Film Awards for Best Actor. Popularly known as Haribhai in the industry, he started his career with IPTA before joining the Indian National Theatre. He got famous for playing the roles of older men. In 1960, the film 'Hum Hindustani' marked the debut of Kumar in Bollywood, but he played a minor role. In the film 'Nishan', he played the lead role. In the following year, he entered the Gujarati film industry. In 1970, he gained immense national recognition from the film 'Khilona'. Later, 'Seeta Aur Geeta', 'Manchali', and 'Aap Ki Kasam' became some of the most hit movies of his career. He also won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in 'Arjun Pandit'. He acted in more than seven languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, and Gujarati. Kumar died at the age of 47 after suffering a major heart attack. The government recognized him by naming a road and school after him in Surat and opening an auditorium in his name in 2014.
Sanjeev Kumar’s Best Works
Sholay
Hum Paanch
Griha Pravesh
Hero
Vidhaata
The Chess Players
Nauker
Kaala Patthar
Purani Pehchan
Acting credits
1990s
Professor Ki Padosan
1980s
Oonch Neech Beech
Namumkin
Raahee
Baat Ban Jaye
Haathon Ki Lakeeren
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Love and God
Qatl
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Zabardast
Bad Aur Badnaam
Lakhon Ki Baat
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Pakhandee
Yaadgaar
Hero
Angoor
Ayaash
Haathkadi
Khud-Daar
Log Kya Kahenge
Namkeen
Sawaal
Shriman Shrimati
Suraag
Vidhaata
Biwi O Biwi
Chehre Pe Chehra
Daasi
Itni Si Baat
Silsila
Abdullah
Be-Reham
Hum Paanch
Swayamvar
Takkar
1970s
Griha Pravesh
Jaani Dushman
Kaala Patthar
Nauker
Devata
Muqaddar
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Summer Rain
Swarg Narak
Trishna
Trishul
Tumhare Liye
Alaap
Apnapan
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Dhoop Chhaon
Immaan Dharam
Mukti
Paapi
The Chess Players
Uyarnthavargal
Vishwasghaat
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Arjun Pandit
Zindagi
Aakraman
Aandhi
Apne Dushman
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Faraar
Mausam
Sholay
Uljhan
Aap Ki Kasam
Charitraheen
Chowkidar
Imaan
Kunwara Baap
Manoranjan
Naya Din Nai Raat
Shandaar
Agni Rekha
Anamika
Anhonee
Bharatha Vilas
Manchali
Rocky Mera Naam
Koshish
Parichay
Rivaaj
Sabse Bada Sukh
Seeta and Geeta
Anubhav
Ek Paheli
Homaye Sa'adat
Kangan
Man Mandir
Paras
Purani Pehchan
Bachpan
Dastak
Devi
Khilona
Night in Calcutta
Priya
1960s
Bandhan
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
Gustakhi Maaf
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Sachaai
Satyakam
Aashirwad
Anokhi Raat
Gauri
Saathi
Shikar
Sunghursh
Gunehgar
Naunihal
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Badal
Husn Aur Ishq
Kalapi
Pati Patni
Smuggler
Nishan
Aao Pyaar Karein
Hum Hindustani
125 credits shown · 1960–1994.
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