Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar on 2013 Stamp of India
Born
Harihar Jethalal Jariwala
Other namesHaribhai
OccupationActor
Years active1960-1985

Sanjeev Kumar started his acting career as a stage actor, starting with IPTA in Bombay. He later joined the Indian National Theatre.[1] Even as a stage actor, he had a penchant for playing older roles; at age 22, he played an old man in an adaptation of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. In the following year, in the play Damru directed by AK Hangal, he again played the role of a 60-year-old with six children.[2]

He made his film debut with a small role in Hum Hindustani in 1960.[3] His first film as a protagonist was in Nishan (1965). In 1968, he acted alongside the famous actor of that time, Dilip Kumar, in Sangharsh. He also starred opposite Shammi Kapoor and Sadhana in the superhit film Sachaai (1969).

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.[4]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1960 Hum Hindustani Police Inspector
1964 Ramat Ramade Ram
Aao Pyaar Karen Hari
1965 Nishan Badal / Kiran Double role
1966 Alibaba Aur 40 Chor Alibaba
Smuggler Mohan
Pati Patni Amar
Kalapi Prince Sursinhji Takthasinghji Gohil
Husn Aur Ishq Ashiq Hussain
Badal Badal / Azaad
1967 Aayega Aanewala
Naunihal Rakesh
Gunehgar Deepak
Chhoti Si Mulaqat Uncredited
1968 Mitti Ka Dev
Sunghursh Dwarka Prasad
Shikar Police Inspector Rai Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Saathi Ashok Guest appearance
Raja Aur Runk Sudhir / Vijay Double role
Mare Javun Pele Paar
Gauri Sanjeev Kumar
Anokhi Raat Baldev Singh
Aashirwad Dr. Biren
1969 Bandhan Advocate Ravi Sharma Special appearance
Oos Raat Ke Baad Thakur Sunder Singh
Satyakam Narendra Sharma 'Naren'
Sachaai Kishore Dayal
Jyoti Nirmal
Jeene Ki Raah Manohari Guest Appearance
Insaaf Ka Mandir Sunil
Gustakhi Maaf Jai
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke MotiRam
Chanda Aur Bijli Sheru Remake of Anandhai Anandhan
Bombay by Nite Santosh
1970 Ho Jamalo
A Night in Calcutta
Khilona Vijaykamal Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Umang Gopal Uncredited
Priya
Maa Ka Aanchal Bhagwan Dada
Jigar Ane Ami Jigar
Insaan Aur Shaitan Vijay
Gunah Aur Kanoon Rakesh
Devi Dr. A.N. Shekhar
Dastak Hamid National Film Award for Best Actor
Bachpan Kashi
1971 Kangan Sunil
Ek Paheli Police Inspector
Subah-O-Shaam Naseer
Purani Pehchan Dr. Prabhat
Anubhav Amar Sen
Paras Dharam Singh
Man Mandir Deepak
Homaye Saadat Naser
Donhi Gharcha Pahuna
1972 Rivaaj Shekhar
Parichay Nilesh Guest appearance
Seeta Aur Geeta Ravi
Koshish Haricharan Mathur National Film Award for Best Actor; BFJA Awards for Best Actor (Hindi); Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Sabse Bada Sukh Narrator
Jai Jwala Special appearance
1973 Anhonee Inspector Sunil
Rocky Mera Naam Rocky 'Vimal' / Kamal
Suraj Aur Chanda Suraj
Manchali Sushil Kumar
Door Nahin Manzil Kewal
Anamika Devendra Dutt
Agni Rekha Suresh Verma
Bharatha Vilas Himself Guest role, Tamil film
1974 Manoranjan Constable Ratan / Sheru
Aap Ki Kasam Mohan
Naya Din Nai Raat Anand / Swami Rahasyanand / Mr. Sarang / Seth Dhanraj / Sher Singh / Four Other Roles Played 9 different characters.
Kunwara Baap Doctor Special appearance
Shaandaar Rajan Remake of Kannada film Kasturi Nivasa
Oorvasi
Imaan Madhav / Lakhan
Dawat Defence Advocate
Chowkidar Dr. Shyam
Charitraheen Indrajeet Mukherjee
Archana Prakash
1975 Apne Rang Hazaar Sunil
Aandhi J.K. Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Aakraman Major Ajay Verma
Sholay Thakur Baldev Singh Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Apne Dushman Doctor
Faraar Inspector Sanjay
Mausam Dr. Amarnath Gill Lion Club of North Calcutta Actor of the Year. Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Uljhan C.I.D. Inspector Anand Chander
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty Inspector Wagle
1976 Zindagi Raghu Shukla Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Do Ladkiyan Avinash
Arjun Pandit Arjun Pandit Filmfare Award for Best Actor
1977 Immaan Dharam Kabir Das
Yehi Hai Zindagi Anand Narayan Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Shatranj Ke Khiladi Mirza Sajjad Ali
Dhoop Chhaon Dr. Paras
Alaap Raja Bahadur Guest appearance
Mukti Ratan
Vishwasghat Mahesh/King
Paapi Dr. Ashok Roy
Dil Aur Patthar Prithvi
Apnapan Raja Yashpal Singh Special appearance
Angaare Rakesh
1978 Udeekan Major Special appearance
Trishul Raj Kumar Gupta / R. K. Gupta Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Pati Patni Aur Woh Ranjeet Chaddha Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Trishna Dr. Sunil Gupta
Devata Tony/Tarun Kumar Gupta Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Tumhare Liye Prakash/Gangadhar Upadhyay
Swarg Narak Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Saawan Ke Geet Kishan
Muqaddar Inspector Vijay Saxena
1979 Hamare Tumhare Jairaj Verma
Inspector Eagle Inspector Eagle
Jaani Dushman Thakur
Griha Pravesh Amar
Kaala Patthar Dr. Ramesh Uncredited
Nauker Amar
Maan Apmaan Shankar
Ghar Ki Laaj Devender/Debu
1980 Takkar Kishan/Suraj
Hum Nahin Sudhrenge
Jyoti Bane Jwala Special appearance
Be-Reham Police Commissioner Kumar Anand
Abdullah Ameer Special appearance
Hum Paanch Krishna
Swayamvar Ram
Patthar Se Takkar Bindra
Fauji Chacha Fauji Chacha Punjabi film
1981 Waqt Ki Deewar Vikram
Chehre Pe Chehra Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Ladies Tailor Mehboob
Itni Si Baat Raja
Biwi-O-Biwi Colonel Mangal Singh/ Shankar Double role
Daasi Anand
Silsila Dr. V.K. Anand
1982 Haathkadi Harimohan/Rai Saheb Gopaldas Mittal
Shriman Shrimati Shankar Lal
Angoor Ashok & Ashok Double role, Nominated– Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Suraag Professor Saxena
Sawaal Dhanpathrai Mehta
Khud-Daar Hari Srivastav
Ayaash Thakur Jaswant Singh
Vidhaata Abu Baba Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Sindoor Bane Jwala
Namkeen Gerulal
Log Kya Kahenge Dr Jeevan
1983 Hero Inspector Damodar Mathur
1984 Pakhandi Ashok Ahuja
Bad Aur Badnam James Carlo
Lakhon Ki Baat Advocate Prem Sagar
Yaadgaar Rai Sahab Kalpnath Rai
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman Goli Chacha
1985 Ram Tere Kitne Naam Ram Kumar/Petu Ram
Zabardast Ratan Kumar/Ramesh Kumar
Rusvai
1986 Bud-Kaar Inspector Suraj
Qatl Rakesh
Kaanch Ki Deewar Jaswant Singh/ Durjan Singh
Love and God Qais-E-Emir (Majnu) Posthumous release
Haathon Ki Lakeeren Dr. Bhanupratap Posthumous release
Baat Ban Jaye Suraj Singh / Ravi Khanna Posthumous release
1987 Raahee Dr. Prabhat Kumar Posthumous release
Hiraasat Appearance in a movie clip
1988 Namumkin Friendly appearance; Posthumous release
Do Waqt Ki Roti Jailor Vijay Saxena Posthumous release
1989 Oonch Neech Beech Hariram Pandey Posthumous release
1993 Professor Ki Padosan Posthumous release

Awards

Film Awards

Year Category Nominated work Result
National Film Awards
1971 Best Actor Dastak Won[5]
1973 Koshish Won
Filmfare Awards
1969 Best Supporting Actor Shikar Won[6]
1971 Best Actor Khilona Nominated
1974 Koshish Nominated
1976 Sholay Nominated
Aandhi Won
1977 Mausam Nominated
Arjun Pandit Won
1978 Yehi Hai Zindagi Nominated
Zindagi Nominated
1979 Devata Nominated
Pati Patni Aur Woh Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Trishul Nominated
1983 Vidhaata Nominated
Best Actor Angoor Nominated
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
1974 Best Actor (Hindi) Koshish Won[7]

References

  1. "He was an actor for all seasons". The Sunday Tribune. 13 August 2000. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  2. "Salt-and-pepper memories with Sanjeev Kumar". Hindustan Times. 4 November 2012. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  3. "Fans remember legendary actor Sanjeev Kumar on his 82nd birth anniversary". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  4. Sanjeev Kumar: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography | eTimes Archived 28 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1938-07-09). Retrieved on 2018-11-08.
  5. "20th National Awards For Films (1971)" (PDF). dff.nic.in. Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011.
  6. "Sanjeev Kumar Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
  7. "BFJA Awards". BFJA Awards. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010.
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