Biography
Sanjeev Kumar (born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala; 9 July 1938 – 6 November 1985) was an Indian actor. He is well remembered for his versatility and genuine portrayal of his characters. 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. 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.He won several major awards, including two National Film Awards for Best Actor for his performances in the movies Dastak (1970) and Koshish (1972). Kumar did not mind playing roles that were non-glamorous, such as characters well beyond his age. Movies such as iconic character Thakur in Sholay (1975) Arjun Pandit (1976) and Trishul (1978), along with the remakes of Tamil films into Hindi such as Khilona (1970), Naya Din Nai Raat (1974), Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977), Devata (1978) and Ram Tere Kitne Naam (1985) exemplify his versatility. He also did suspense-thriller films such as Shikar (1968), Uljhan (1975) and Trishna (1978) and Qatl (1986), Kumar also proved himself to do comedy in films such as Manchali (1973), Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978), Biwi-O-Biwi (1981) Angoor (1982) and Hero (1983).
Filmography
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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)
Haathon Ki Lakeeren (1986)
Baat Ban Jaye (1986)
Zabardast (1985)
Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985)
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984)
Yaadgaar (1984)
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984)
Pakhandee (1984)
Bad Aur Badnaam (1984)
Hero (1983)
Ayaash (1982)
Vidhaata (1982)
Sawaal (1982)
Suraag (1982)
Shriman Shrimati (1982)
Angoor (1982)
Khud-Daar (1982)
Haathkadi (1982)
Do Guru (1982)
Namkeen (1982)
Silsila (1981)
Daasi (1981)
Itni Si Baat (1981)
Biwi O Biwi (1981)
Chehre Pe Chehra (1981)
Waqt Ki Deewar (1981)
Hum Paanch (1980)
Be-Reham (1980)
Swayamvar (1980)
Abdullah (1980)
Nauker (1979)
Maan Apmaan (1979)
Kaala Patthar (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)
Sawan Ke Geet (1978)
Tumhare Liye (1978)
Swarg Narak (1978)
Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)
The Chess Players (1977)
Mukti (1977)
Dhoop Chhaon (1977)
Alaap (1977)
Vishwasghaat (1977)
Paapi (1977)
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Apnapan (1977)
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
Zindagi (1976)
Arjun Pandit (1976)
Do Ladkiyan (1976)
Mausam (1975)
Apne Dushman (1975)
Faraar (1975)
Sholay (1975)
Uljhan (1975)
Aakraman (1975)
Aandhi (1975)
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)
Apne Rang Hazaar (1975)
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
Aap Ki Kasam (1974)
Manoranjan (1974)
Charitraheen (1974)
Shandaar (1974)
Imaan (1974)
Chowkidar (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)
Rivaaj (1972)
Paras (1971)
Donhi Gharcha Pahuna (1971)
Homaye saadat (1971)
Ek Paheli (1971)
Anubhav (1971)
Man Mandir (1971)
Kangan (1971)
Dastak (1970)
Oos Raat Ke Baad (1970)
Khilona (1970)
Devi (1970)
Priya (1970)
Gustakhi Maaf (1969)
Satyakam (1969)
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (1969)
Sachaai (1969)
Bandhan (1969)
Sunghursh (1968)
Aashirwad (1968)
Saathi (1968)
Raja Aur Runk (1968)
Anokhi Raat (1968)
Shikar (1968)
Gauri (1968)
Naunihal (1967)
Pati Patni (1966)
Smuggler (1966)
Badal (1966)
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1966)
Nishan (1965)
Aao Pyaar Karein (1964)
Hum Hindustani (1960)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1938-07-09
Deathday1985-11-06 (47 years old)
Birth PlaceSurat, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asसंजीव कुमार
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Actor
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