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Sanjeev Kumar
Active Hindi Cinema (Bollywood / Indian Cinema) and Gujarati Theatre
- FromSurat, Gujarat, British India
- Based inDeceased (burial/cremation site: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
- Age88 years
- Active1960–1985
- Updated
Sanjeev Kumar Biography Information
- Real Name: Harihar Jethalal Jariwala
- Screen Name: Sanjeev Kumar (affectionately called Haribhai)
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1938
- Date of Death: November 6, 1985
- Profession: Film and Stage Actor
- Debut Film: Hum Hindustani (1960, uncredited cameo) / Nishan (1965, lead role)
- Final Film: Professor Ki Padosan (1994, released posthumously)
- Known Moniker: Master of Versatility, Indian Cinema’s Premier Method Character Actor
Sanjeev Kumar Family Member Name
- Father: Jethalal Jariwala
- Mother: Shantaben Jariwala
- Brothers: Kishore Jariwala, Nikul Jariwala
- Sister: Gayatri Jariwala
- Spouse: Unmarried (remained a bachelor throughout his life)
Sanjeev Kumar Education
- School Education: Holy Name High School, Colaba, Mumbai
- Acting Training: Indian National Theatre (INT), Mumbai; Filmalaya School of Acting
Sanjeev Kumar Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Film Name | Significance |
| 1960 | Hum Hindustani | Small screen debut in a minor supporting role |
| 1965 | Nishan | Breakthrough first film as a solo leading hero |
| 1968 | Shikar | Earned first Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 1970 | Dastak | Won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Hamid |
| 1970 | Khilona | Defined leading man credentials portraying a mentally challenged poet |
| 1972 | Koshish | Won second National Film Award playing a deaf and mute character |
| 1973 | Anamika | Cult hit thriller showcasing romantic lead persona |
| 1974 | Aap Ki Kasam | Masterful dramatic turn alongside Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz |
| 1975 | Aandhi | Iconic turn as the aging hotelier J.K. opposite Suchitra Sen |
| 1975 | Sholay | Legendary role as Thakur Baldev Singh in Indian cinema’s greatest blockbuster |
| 1975 | Mausam | Directed by Gulzar, earned him the Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 1977 | Shatranj Ke Khilari | Starred as Mirza Sajjad Ali in Satyajit Ray’s celebrated Urdu masterpiece |
| 1978 | Naya Din Nai Raat | Groundbreaking acting milestone enacting nine distinct roles in one film |
| 1978 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Trendsetting comic performance as Ranjeet Chaddha |
| 1981 | Silsila | Nuanced supporting role in Yash Chopra’s iconic relationship drama |
| 1982 | Angoor | Legendary dual role in Gulzar’s classic adaptation of The Comedy of Errors |
Sanjeev Kumar Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 1969 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Shikar | Won |
| 1971 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | National Film Award | Dastak | Won |
| 1971 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Khilona | Nominated |
| 1973 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | National Film Award | Koshish | Won |
| 1974 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Koshish | Nominated |
| 1975 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Shikar | Nominated |
| 1976 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Aandhi | Won |
| 1976 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Sholay | Nominated |
| 1977 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Mausam | Won |
| 1978 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Yehi Hai Zindagi | Nominated |
| 1978 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Zindagi | Nominated |
| 1979 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Devata | Nominated |
| 1979 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Nominated |
| 1983 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Angoor | Nominated |
| 1986 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Shikar / Khilona (Archival) | Nominated |
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About Sanjeev Kumar
What was Sanjeev Kumar's real name?
His birth name was Harihar Jethalal Jariwala. He adopted the stage name Sanjeev Kumar when transitioning from stage theatre to mainstream Hindi cinema.
Which film featured Sanjeev Kumar playing nine different characters?
In Naya Din Nai Raat (1974), Sanjeev Kumar portrayed nine distinct characters, demonstrating an exceptional range of accents, body language, and prosthetics.
For which films did Sanjeev Kumar win National Film Awards for Best Actor?
He won two National Film Awards for Best Actor: first for Dastak (1970) as Hamid, and second for Koshish (1972) playing a deaf and mute man named Haricharan.
Did Sanjeev Kumar ever get married?
No, Sanjeev Kumar remained a bachelor throughout his life, despite high-profile courtships and industry relationships.
What caused Sanjeev Kumar's untimely death at age 47?
He suffered from a congenital heart condition that affected many members of his family, passing away after a severe cardiac arrest on November 6, 1985.
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