Sanjeev Kumar filmography

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Sanjeev Kumar
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Sanjeev Kumar on a 2013 stamp of India
Born
Harihar Jethalal Jariwala
Other namesHaribhai
Occupation Actor
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]

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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 KarenHari
1965 Nishan Badal / KiranDouble role
1966 Alibaba Aur 40 Chor Alibaba
Smuggler Mohan
Pati PatniAmar
Kalapi Prince Sursinhji Takthasinghji Gohil
Husn Aur IshqAshiq Hussain
BadalBadal / Azaad
1967 Aayega Aanewala
Naunihal Rakesh
GunehgarDeepak
Chhoti Si Mulaqat Uncredited
1968 Mitti Ka Dev
Sunghursh Dwarka Prasad
Shikar Police Inspector Rai Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Saathi AshokGuest appearance
Raja Aur Runk Sudhir / VijayDouble role
Mare Javun Pele Paar
Gauri Sanjeev Kumar
Anokhi Raat Baldev Singh
Aashirwad Dr. Biren
1969 Bandhan Advocate Ravi SharmaSpecial appearance
Oos Raat Ke Baad Thakur Sunder Singh
Satyakam Narendra Sharma 'Naren'
Sachaai Kishore Dayal
JyotiNirmal
Jeene Ki Raah ManohariGuest Appearance
Insaaf Ka MandirSunil
Gustakhi MaafJai
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke MotiRam
Chanda Aur Bijli SheruRemake of Anandhai Anandhan
Bombay by Nite Santosh
1970Ho Jamalo
A Night in Calcutta
Khilona VijaykamalNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor
UmangGopalUncredited
Priya
Maa Ka Aanchal Bhagwan Dada
Jigar Ane AmiJigar
Insaan Aur Shaitan Vijay / Jay (Bichho)Double role
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 InspectorUncredited
Subah-O-Shaam Naseer
Purani PehchanDr. Prabhat
Anubhav Amar Sen
Paras Dharam Singh
Man Mandir Deepak
Homaye SaadatNaser
Donhi Gharcha Pahuna
1972 Rivaaj Shekhar
Parichay NileshGuest 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 NaamRocky 'Vimal' / Kamal
Suraj Aur ChandaSuraj
Manchali Sushil Kumar
Door Nahin Manzil Kewal
Anamika Devendra Dutt
Agni Rekha Suresh Verma
Bharatha Vilas HimselfGuest 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 RolesPlayed 9 different characters.
Kunwara Baap DoctorSpecial appearance
Shaandaar RajanRemake of Kannada film Kasturi Nivasa
Oorvasi
ImaanMadhav / LakhanDouble role
Dawat Defence Advocate
Chowkidar Dr. Shyam
Charitraheen Indrajeet Mukherjee
ArchanaPrakash
1975 Apne Rang Hazaar Sunil
Aandhi J.K. Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Aakraman Major Ajay Verma
Sholay Thakur Baldev SinghNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Apne Dushman Doctor
Faraar Inspector Sanjay
Mausam Dr. Amarnath GillLion 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 ShuklaNominated–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 NarayanNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Shatranj Ke Khiladi Mirza Sajjad Ali
Dhoop Chhaon Dr. Paras
Alaap Raja BahadurGuest appearance
Mukti Ratan
Vishwasghat Mahesh/King
Paapi Dr. Ashok Roy
Dil Aur PattharPrithvi
Apnapan Raja Yashpal SinghSpecial appearance
Angaare Rakesh
1978 UdeekanMajorSpecial appearance
Trishul Raj Kumar Gupta / R. K. GuptaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Pati Patni Aur Woh Ranjeet ChaddhaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Trishna Dr. Sunil Gupta
Devata Tony/Tarun Kumar GuptaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Tumhare Liye Prakash/Gangadhar Upadhyay
Swarg Narak Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi
Saawan Ke Geet Kishan
MuqaddarInspector Vijay Saxena
1979 Hamare Tumhare Jairaj Verma
Inspector Eagle Inspector Eagle
Jaani Dushman Thakur
Griha Pravesh Amar
Kaala Patthar Dr. RameshUncredited
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 AmeerSpecial appearance
Hum Paanch Krishna
SwayamvarRam
Patthar Se TakkarBindra
Fauji ChachaFauji Chacha Punjabi film
1981 Waqt Ki Deewar Vikram
Chehre Pe Chehra Dr. Wilson / Blackstone
Ladies TailorMehboob
Itni Si BaatRaja
Biwi-O-Biwi Colonel Mangal Singh/ ShankarDouble role
DaasiAnand
Silsila Dr. V.K. Anand
1982 Haathkadi Harimohan/Rai Saheb Gopaldas Mittal
Shriman Shrimati Shankar Lal
Angoor Ashok & AshokDouble role, Nominated– Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Suraag Professor Saxena
Sawaal Dhanpathrai Mehta
Khud-Daar Hari Srivastav
Ayaash Thakur Jaswant Singh
Vidhaata Abu BabaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Sindoor Bane Jwala
Namkeen Gerulal
Log Kya Kahenge Dr Jeevan
1983 Hero Inspector Damodar Mathur
1984 PakhandiAshok 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-KaarInspector Suraj
Qatl Rakesh
Kaanch Ki Deewar Jaswant Singh/ Durjan Singh
Love and God Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)Posthumous release
Haathon Ki Lakeeren Dr. BhanupratapPosthumous release
Baat Ban Jaye Suraj Singh / Ravi KhannaPosthumous release
1987 RaaheeDr. Prabhat KumarPosthumous release
Hiraasat Appearance in a movie clip
1988 Namumkin Friendly appearance; Posthumous release
Do Waqt Ki Roti Jailor Vijay SaxenaPosthumous release
1989 Oonch Neech Beech Hariram PandeyPosthumous release
1993 Professor Ki Padosan Posthumous release

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