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Sanjeev Kumar

Sanjeev Kumar is known for Sholay (1975), The Chess Players (1977), Seeta and Geeta (1972).

Biography

Sanjeev Kumar, born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala and fondly known as Haribhai, was born in Surat, Gujarat, into a traditional Gujarati family. In childhood, his family moved to Mumbai, where his passion for cinema blossomed. He enrolled in a reputed film institute, which marked the beginning of his journey in Indian cinema. Gifted with immense talent, he rose to become one of the most versatile and respected actors in the industry.

He had a sister and two younger brothers and was fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and English. Sanjeev began his career on stage with IPTA and the Indian National Theatre. Even at 22, he impressed audiences by portraying elderly characters, such as in All My Sons and Damru, directed by A.K. Hangal.

Questions about Sanjeev Kumar

How many Sanjeev Kumar films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 26 films with Sanjeev Kumar, from 1968 to 1986.

What is the best rated Sanjeev Kumar film?

The best rated Sanjeev Kumar film in the catalogue is Sholay (1975), rated 7.1.

What was the first Sanjeev Kumar film?

The first Sanjeev Kumar film in the catalogue is Sholay, from 1975.

Who has Sanjeev Kumar worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Sanjeev Kumar shares the most credits with Amjad Khan (2 films) and Leela Mishra (2 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

125 films — 26 in the catalogue

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Cast