Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar, born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala, was a celebrated Indian actor known for his remarkable versatility and memorable performances in Hindi cinema. Born on July 9, 1938, in Surat, Gujarat, he began his career in theatre before entering…
Biography
Sanjeev Kumar, born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala, was a celebrated Indian actor known for his remarkable versatility and memorable performances in Hindi cinema. Born on July 9, 1938, in Surat, Gujarat, he began his career in theatre before entering films. He gained recognition for portraying a wide range of characters, including mature and emotionally complex roles, often with impressive realism. His notable performances include Thakur Baldev Singh in Sholay, a deaf man in Koshish, and his double role in the comedy Angoor. He received two National Film Awards for Best Actor for Dastak and Koshish. His work also earned him major Filmfare recognition. Despite his relatively short life, Sanjeev Kumar left a lasting impression on Indian cinema through his natural acting style and ability to excel in drama, comedy, and romance. He died on November 6, 1985, at the age of 47.
Notable works
Awards & honours
- 6 wins and 9 nominations
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor1969 — Shikar — Winner
- Silver Lotus Award for Best Actor (National Film Awards)1971 — Dastak — Winner
- BFJA Award for Best Actor (Hindi)1974 — Koshish — Winner
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1976 — Aandhi — Winner
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1977 — Arjun Pandit — Winner
- Silver Lotus Award for Best Actor (National Film Awards)1973 — Koshish — Winner
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1983 — Angoor — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor1983 — Vidhaata — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor1979 — Trishul — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1979 — Devata — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1978 — Zindagi — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1978 — Yehi Hai Zindagi — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1977 — Mausam — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1976 — Sholay — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1974 — Koshish — Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor1971 — Khilona — Nominee
Family
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