Dheeraj Kumar | |
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 Dheeraj Kumar in 2012 | |
| Born | Dheeraj Kochar 1 October 1944 [1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
Dheeraj Kochar, professionally known as Dheeraj Kumar (born 1 October 1944) [2] is an Indian actor, television producer and director. [3] He started Creative Eye Limited, a television production house in 1986. He has acted in both Bollywood and Punjabi films, including Sargam (1979), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) and Beharoopia (1971). [4]
In 1965, Kumar was one of the finalists in a talent show organized by the United Producers and Filmfare . The other finalists included Subhash Ghai and Rajesh Khanna, Rajesh Khanna was the eventual winner. This helped him launch himself in movies, while simultaneously acting as a model in advertisements including those for Vicks Action 500. [5]
He acted in 21 Punjabi films from 1970 to 1984. He started a production company, Creative Eye and currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company. In the film Swami (1977), the song "Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam" was picturised on him. He has also worked in other films like Heera Panna , Raaton Ka Raja (where he was the leading man), Shreeman Shrimati etc. [6] [7]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ghar Sansaar [8] | Amar | DD National |
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