Sanjeev Kumar started his acting career as a stage actor, starting with IPTA in Bombay. He later joined the Indian National Theatre. 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.
He made his film debut with a small role in Hum Hindustani in 1960. 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.Sanjeev Kumar: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography | eTimes . Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1938-07-09). Retrieved on 2018-11-08.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1960Hum HindustaniPolice InspectorDebut film 1964Ramat Ramade RamAao Pyaar KarenHari1965NishanBadal / Kiran Double role 1966Alibaba Aur 40 ChorAlibabaSmugglerMohanPati PatniAmarKalapiPrince Sursinhji Takthasinghji GohilHusn Aur IshqAshiq HussainBadalBadal / Azaad 1967Aayega AanewalaCID Inspector Raj SinghNaunihalRakeshGunehgarDeepakChhoti Si MulaqatHimselfCameo appearance1968Mitti Ka DevSunghurshDwarka PrasadShikarPolice Inspector RaiFilmfare Award for Best Supporting ActorSaathiDr. AshokGuest appearanceRaja Aur RunkSudhir/Vijay Double role Mare Javun Pele PaarGauriSanjeev KumarAnokhi RaatBaldev "Baldeva" SinghAashirwadDr. Biren 1969BandhanAdvocate Ravi SharmaSpecial appearanceOos Raat Ke BaadThakur Sunder SinghSatyakamNarendra "Naren" SharmaSachaaiKishore DayalJyotiNirmalJeene Ki RaahDr. ManohariGuest appearanceInsaf Ka MandirSunilGustakhi MaafJaiDharti Kahe Pukar KeMotiRamChanda Aur BijliSheruRemake of Anandhai AnandhanBombay by NiteSantosh 1970Ho JamaloA Night in CalcuttaKhilonaVijaykamalNominated; Filmfare Award for Best ActorUmangGopalPriyaMaa Ka AanchalBhagwan DadaJigar Ane AmiJigarInsaan Aur ShaitanVijay / Jay (Bichho)Double roleGunah Aur KanoonRakeshDeviDr. A.N. ShekharDastakHamid AhmedNational Film Award for Best ActorBachpanKashi 1971KanganSunilEk PaheliPolice InspectorCameo appearanceSubah-O-ShaamNaseerPurani PehchanDr. PrabhatAnubhavAmar SenParasDharam SinghMan MandirDeepakHomaye SaadatNaserDonhi Gharcha Pahuna 1972RivaajShekharParichayNileshGuest appearanceSeeta Aur GeetaRaviKoshishHaricharan MathurNational Film Award for Best Actor; BFJA Awards for Best Actor (Hindi); Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best ActorSabse Bada SukhNarratorJai JwalaHimselfSpecial appearance 1973AnhoneeInspector SunilRocky Mera NaamRocky 'Vimal' / KamalSuraj Aur ChandaSurajManchaliSushil KumarDoor Nahin ManzilKewalAnamikaDevendra DuttAgni RekhaSuresh VermaBharatha VilasHimselfTamil film; Guest appearance 1974ManoranjanConstable Ratan / SheruAap Ki KasamMohanNaya Din Nai RaatAnand / Swami Rahasyanand / Mr. Sarang / Seth Dhanraj / Sher Singh / Four Other RolesPlayed 9 different characters.Kunwara BaapDoctor Special appearanceShaandaarRajanRemake of Kannada film Kasturi NivasaOorvasiImaanMadhav / LakhanDouble roleDawatDefence AdvocateChowkidarDr. ShyamCharitraheenIndrajeet MukherjeeArchanaPrakash 1975Apne Rang HazaarSunil KapoorAandhiJ.K.Filmfare Award for Best ActorAakramanMajor Ajay VermaSholayThakur Baldev SinghNominated–Filmfare Award for Best ActorApne DushmanDoctorFaraarInspector SanjayMausamDr. Amarnath GillLion Club of North Calcutta Actor of the Year. Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best ActorUljhanC.I.D. Inspector Anand ChanderDhoti Lota Aur ChowpattyInspector Wagle 1976ZindagiRaghu ShuklaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best ActorDo LadkiyanAvinashArjun PanditArjun PanditFilmfare Award for Best Actor1977Immaan DharamKabir DasYehi Hai ZindagiAnand NarayanNominated–Filmfare Award for Best ActorShatranj Ke KhiladiMirza Sajjad AliDhoop ChhaonDr. ParasAlaapRaja BahadurGuest appearanceMuktiRatanVishwasghatMahesh / King Double Role PaapiDr. Ashok RoyDil Aur PattharPrithviApnapanRaja Yashpal Singh Special appearanceAngaareRakesh 1978UdeekanMajorSpecial appearanceTrishulRaj Kumar Gupta / R. K. GuptaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting ActorPati Patni Aur WohRanjeet ChaddhaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best ActorTrishnaDr. Sunil GuptaDevataTony/Tarun Kumar GuptaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best ActorTumhare LiyePrakash/Gangadhar UpadhyaySwarag NarakPandit Sohanlal TripathiSaawan Ke GeetKishanMuqaddarInspector Vijay Saxena 1979Hamare TumhareJairaj VermaInspector EagleInspector EagleJaani DushmanThakurGriha PraveshAmarKaala PattharDr. Ramesh MathurSpecial appearanceNaukerAmarMaan ApmaanShankarGhar Ki LaajDevender/Debu 1980TakkarKishan/SurajHum Nahin SudhrengeJyoti Bane JwalaHimselfSpecial appearanceBe-RehamPolice Commissioner Kumar AnandAbdullahAmeerSpecial appearanceHum PaanchKrishnaSwayamvarRamPatthar Se TakkarBindraFauji ChachaFauji ChachaPunjabi film 1981Waqt Ki DeewarVikramChehre Pe ChehraDr. Wilson / BlackstoneLadies TailorMehboobItni Si BaatRajaBiwi-O-BiwiColonel Mangal Singh/Shankar Double role DaasiAnandSilsilaDr. V.K. Anand 1982HaathkadiHarimohan/Rai Saheb Gopaldas MittalShriman ShrimatiShankar LalAngoorAshok Tilak/Ashok TilakDouble role; Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best ActorSuraagProfessor SaxenaSawaalDhanpathrai MehtaKhud-DaarHari SrivastavAyaashThakur Jaswant SinghVidhaataAbu BabaNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting ActorSindoor Bane JwalaNamkeenGerulalLog Kya KahengeDr. Jeevan1983HeroInspector Damodar Mathur 1984PakhandiAshok AhujaBad Aur BadnamJames CarloLakhon Ki BaatAdvocate Prem SagarYaadgaarRai Sahab Kalpnath RaiMeraa Dost Meraa DushmanGoli Chacha 1985Ram Tere Kitne NaamRam Kumar/Petu RamZabardastRatan Kumar/Ramesh KumarRusvai 1986Bud-KaarInspector SurajPosthumous releaseQatlRakeshPosthumous releaseKaanch Ki DeewarJaswant Singh/ Durjan SinghPosthumous releaseLove and GodQais-E-Emir (Majnu)Posthumous releaseHaathon Ki LakeerenDr. BhanupratapPosthumous releaseBaat Ban JayeSuraj Singh / Ravi KhannaPosthumous release 1987RaaheeDr. Prabhat KumarPosthumous releaseHiraasatHimselfPosthumous release; Special appearanceSocietyDoctorPosthumous release 1988NamumkinJoseph D'SouzaPosthumous release; Special appearanceDo Waqt Ki RotiJailor Vijay SaxenaPosthumous release1989Oonch Neech BeechHariram PandeyPosthumous release1993Professor Ki PadosanProfessor VidyadharPosthumous release; Last film
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