
Biography
Sanjeev Kumar (born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala; 9 July 1938 – 6 November 1985) was an Indian actor. He won several major awards including two National Film Awards for Best Actor for his performances in the movies Dastak (1970) and Koshish (1972). He acted in genres ranging from romantic dramas to thrillers, and was voted the seventh greatest actor of Indian cinema of all-time in a poll conducted by Rediff.com.Kumar did not mind playing roles that were non-glamorous, such as characters well beyond his age. Movies such as Arjun Pandit, Sholay and Trishul, along with the remakes of Tamil films into Hindi such as Khilona, Yehi Hai Zindagi, Naya Din Nai Raat, Devata, Itni Si Baat and Ram Tere Kitne Naam exemplify his talents. He also did suspense-thriller films such as Qatl, Shikar, Uljhan and Trishna. Kumar also proved his ability to do comedy in films such as Manchali, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Angoor, Biwi-O-Biwi and Hero. He is well remembered for his versatility and genuine portrayal of his characters. His double role in the film Angoor was listed among the 25 best acting performances of Indian cinema by Forbes India on the occasion of celebrating 100 years of Indian Cinema.
Filmography
All 117
Movies 117
Self 2
Narrator 1

Professor Ki Padosan (1994)

Oonch Neech Beech (1989)

Do Waqt Ki Roti (1988)

Namumkin (1988)

Raahee (1987)

Love and God (1986)

Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)

Qatl (1986)

Baat Ban Jaye (1986)

Haathon Ki Lakeeren (1986)

Zabardast (1985)

Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985)

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984)

Yaadgaar (1984)

Lakhon Ki Baat (1984)

Bad Aur Badnaam (1984)

Hero (1983)

Ayaash (1982)

Vidhaata (1982)

Sawaal (1982)

Suraag (1982)

Angoor (1982)

Shriman Shrimati (1982)

Khud-Daar (1982)

Haathkadi (1982)

Do Guru (1982)

Namkeen (1982)

Silsila (1981)

Daasi (1981)

Itni Si Baat (1981)

Biwi O Biwi (1981)

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1981)

Waqt Ki Deewar (1981)

Be-Reham (1980)

Swayamvar (1980)

Abdullah (1980)

Hum Paanch (1980)

Nauker (1979)

Maan Apmaan (1979)

Griha Pravesh (1979)

Jaani Dushman (1979)

Hamare Tumhare (1979)

Ghar Ki Laaj (1979)

Devata (1978)

Trishna (1978)

Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978)

Muqaddar (1978)

Trishul (1978)

Swarg Narak (1978)

Sawan Ke Geet (1978)

Tumhare Liye (1978)

Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)

The Chess Players (1977)

Mukti (1977)

Dhoop Chhaon (1977)

Alaap (1977)

Vishwasghaat (1977)

Uyarnthavargal (1977)

Immaan Dharam (1977)

Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)

Apnapan (1977)

Zindagi (1976)

Arjun Pandit (1976)

Do Ladkiyan (1976)

Mausam (1975)

Faraar (1975)

Sholay (1975)

Uljhan (1975)

Aakraman (1975)

Aandhi (1975)

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)

Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)

Aap Ki Kasam (1974)

Manoranjan (1974)

Chowkidar (1974)

Charitraheen (1974)

Shandaar (1974)

Imaan (1974)

Manchali (1973)

Agni Rekha (1973)

Anamika (1973)

Anhonee (1973)

Bharatha Vilas (1973)

Sabse Bada Sukh (1972)

Seeta and Geeta (1972)

Parichay (1972)

Koshish (1972)

The Custom (1972)

Paras (1971)

Homaye saadat (1971)

Anubhav (1971)

Kangan (1971)

Man Mandir (1971)

Dastak (1970)

Oos Raat Ke Baad (1970)

Khilona (1970)

Devi (1970)

Gustakhi Maaf (1969)

Satyakam (1969)

Bandhan (1969)

Sachaai (1969)

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (1969)

Sunghursh (1968)

Aashirwad (1968)

Saathi (1968)

Raja Aur Runk (1968)

Gauri (1968)

Shikar (1968)

Anokhi Raat (1968)

Naunihal (1967)

Pati Patni (1966)

Badal (1966)

Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1966)

Nishan (1965)

Aao Pyaar Karen (1964)

Hum Hindustani (1960)

Paapi
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Information
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday1938-07-09
Deathday1985-11-06 (47 years old)
Place of birthSurat, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also known asसंजीव कुमार
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Actor
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