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Sanjeev Kumar
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- Born 9 July 1938
- Place of Birth Surat
- Occupation Film Actor, Stage Actor, Actor
- Years active 1960-1985
- Other names Haribhai
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ABOUT Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar: A Versatile Colossus of Indian Cinema Sanjeev Kumar, born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala (July 9, 1938 - November 6, 1985), remains a towering figure in Indian cinema, celebrated for his remarkable versatility and nuanced portrayals. His career spanned a diverse range of genres, from romantic dramas to thrillers and comedies, solidifying his position as one of the greats. A Rediff.com poll ranked him seventh among India's greatest actors, a testament to his enduring legacy. Kumar's exceptional talent earned him two National Film Awards for Best Actor, for his performances in Dastak (1970) and Koshish (1972). His iconic double role in Angoor (1982) was further recognized by Forbes India as one of the 25 best acting performances in Indian cinema's centenary celebrations. He readily embraced non-glamorous roles, often portraying characters significantly older than himself, showcasing a commitment to realism and depth. His filmography boasts a rich tapestry of memorable characters. From the Thakur in Sholay (1975) and the lead roles in Arjun Pandit (1976) and Trishul (1978), to his comedic turns in Manchali (1973), Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978), Biwi-O-Biwi (1981), and Hero (1983), Kumar displayed an unparalleled range. He also starred in several suspense thrillers such as Shikar (1968), Uljhan (1975), and Trishna (1978). His body of work, including remakes of Tamil films like Khilona (1970) and Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977), stands as a testament to his dedication and exceptional ability. Kumar’s untimely death at the age of 47 left an irreplaceable void in the Indian film industry.
Sanjeev Kumar FILMS AND CREDITS
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SANJEEV KUMAR NEWS
Sanjeev Kumar lent Boney Kapoor money to facilitate Anil Kapoor's debut: 'When we went to return the money…'
August 26, 2023 7:13 pm
Producer Boney Kapoor recently revealed that veteran actor Sanjeev Kumar came to his rescue and lent him the money needed to kickstart Woh Saat Din, which launched Anil Kapoor as a lead actor.
Hema Malini on not holding grudges against former partners Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar: 'Never keep anything in your heart'
July 13, 2023 2:08 pm
Hema Malini said that there is no point in holding grudges against anybody, both professionally and personally. She was asked about the cordial relationship that she maintained with Jeetendra and Sanjeev Kumar, even after they were romantically linked.
Sanjeev Kumar forgot Thakur had no arms while shooting the final scene of Sholay: 'What arms?'
July 09, 2023 8:01 am
On Sanjeev Kumar's birth anniversary, here's looking back at one of his most popular performances - Sholay's Thakur Baldev Singh.
Amitabh Bachchan's Trishul is a result of Salim-Javed deconstructing their own formula, and coming out with an average result
May 13, 2023 8:05 am
Trishul brought back the team of Deewar and was designed in a formulaic way to repeat the success of the 1975 film but this ended up being one of the weakest Salim-Javed film.
'Sanjeev Kumar would show up on set 5 hours late, Shatrughan Sinha would arrive at 5 pm for 2 pm shift': Shabana Azmi recalls complaining to her mother
April 15, 2023 7:38 pm
Shabana Azmi recalled how fed up she was of waiting around for her male co-stars to show up on set, and said that she was working in 12 films at the same time at the peak of her career.
This Sharmila Tagore-Sanjeev Kumar film yanks out the romance out of seemingly successful marriages
April 08, 2023 8:00 am
Basu Bhattacharya's Griha Pravesh has Amar and Mansi in a loveless marriage and even after they acknowledge the mundane nature of their relationship, they choose to make it work, despite him cheating on her.
Gulzar's Mausam is more palatable than Yash Chopra's Lamhe, walks the uncomfortable line between parental and romantic love
April 01, 2023 8:09 am
Mausam has a sex worker in love with an older man, but she doesn't realise that he was once in love with her mother.
Gulzar's Angoor, the original Cirkus, is the 'comedy of errors' that drags a one-line premise for over two hours
February 18, 2023 9:11 pm
The 1982 film Angoor, directed by Gulzar, is way more subtle than Rohit Shetty's Cirkus, but watching it in 2023 feels like an arduous task.
When Sanjeev Kumar revealed his mother refused to accept Shabana Azmi as his wife due to religion: 'I would have had to move out of the house'
July 11, 2022 11:18 am
In the biography 'Sanjeev Kumar: The Actor We All Loved', little-known details about the actor's affections for Shabana Azmi have come to light. Kumar had once mentioned how he wanted to marry her, but his mother wouldn't hear of it.
Gulzar's Aandhi is not just 'that film on Indira Gandhi', Sanjeev Kumar-Suchitra Sen explore how lack of ambition can ruin relationships
July 10, 2022 8:55 am
Aandhi is remembered for being 'that film based on Indira Gandhi's life' but there is more to this Sanjeev Kumar-Suchitra Sen film. The Gulzar-helmed movie released in 1975.
