Sanjeev Kumar

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Sanjeev Kumar
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Other namesHaribhai
OccupationActor
Years active1960–1985

Sanjeev Kumar (born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala;

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.[2]

He won several major awards, including two

Qatl (1986), Kumar also proved himself to do comedy in films such as Manchali (1973), Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978), Biwi-O-Biwi (1981) Angoor (1982) and Hero
(1983).

Early life and background

Sanjeev Kumar was born as Harihar Jethalal Jariwala (also referred to as Haribhai)

Bollywood
, where he eventually became an accomplished actor. He is widely acclaimed by the critics and general public alike to be one of the all-time greatest actors that Indian Cinema has ever produced. Kumar had two younger brothers and one sister. He spoke Gujarati, Hindi and English fluently.

Career

Main article: Sanjeev Kumar filmography

Kumar started his acting career as a stage actor, starting with

A.K. Hangal, he again played the role of a 60-year-old with six children.[5]

He made his film debut with a small role in

Sadhana in the superhit film Sachaai
(1969).

He starred in the 1966 Gujarati film Kalapi, which was based on the poet Kalapi's life, with him playing the title role, Padmarani playing the role of his wife, Rama, and Aruna Irani as the love interest. The film was directed by Manhar Raskapur.[9] Later Aruna Irani was paired opposite Sanjeev in another Gujarati film, Mare Javun Pele Par (1968).

In 1970, the movie

Jaya Bhaduri, who acted as his deaf and mute wife and was herself nominated for Best Actor award by Filmfare for the same role. He went on to star in the box office hits Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Manchali (1973) and Aap Ki Kasam (1974). In 1973, he made a guest appearance during a song in a Tamil movie, Bharatha Vilas (1973). He performed in nine movies directed by Gulzar. Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed him in Arjun Pandit
, for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award.

He did three films opposite famous

Moushmi Chatterjee
in Itni Si Baat and Daasi.

The producers and directors of the South wanted to remake their

N.T. Rama Rao did originally in Devina Chesina Manushulu, in its Hindi version Takkar in 1980. Tayaramma Bangarayya
was remade as Shriman Shrimati in 1982, Raman Ethanai Ramanadi was remade as Raam Kitne Tere Naam in 1985. Kumar reprised the role played by R.Muthuraman in Alukuoru Aasai in its Hindi remake Itni Si Baat in 1981. Sivaji Ganesan gave Kumar a role in his own home production Gauri (1968), which was a remake of Shanti (1965). The role played by S.S. Rajendran in Shanti was re-enacted by Kumar in Gauri.

Sanjeev Kumar's excellent comic timing entertained audiences in films such as Seeta Aur Geeta, Biwi O Biwi (1981),[10] Pati, Patni Aur Woh, Angoor (1982) and Hero (1983).

His performances in films such as

Bollywood. He stood his ground against leading superstars such as Rajesh Khanna in Bandhan and Aap Ki Kasam; Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor in the Yash Chopra multi-star cast film Trishul
(1978) and Dilip Kumar in the film Sangharsh and Vidhaata (1982).

He has done many regional films in different languages including Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Sindhi and his mother tongue Gujarati. In 1980, he starred in the Punjabi movie Fauji Chacha.He made guest appearances in two Tamil films, Bharata Vilas and Uyarndhavargal (a remake of Koshish).

Personal life

Kumar remained single all his life. He had proposed to Hema Malini in 1973 and they remained in touch even after he suffered his first heart attack in 1976. Sulakshana Pandit later recounted having been in love with him and having proposed marriage to him which he politely declined.[12] It is speculated as a result of this rejection, Sulakshana Pandit chose to remain unmarried.

Health problems and death

After his first heart attack, he underwent a bypass in the U.S. However, on 6 November 1985, at the age of 47, he suffered a massive heart attack, which resulted in his death. His younger brother Nikul died before him, while his other brother Kishore died six months later.[5][13] Although he was an actor who had played many elderly roles, he died before he reached 50 years of age.

More than ten movies starring Sanjeev Kumar were released after his death, with the last one, Professor Ki Padosan, released in 1993. At the time of his death, only about three-fourths of this movie was complete, and it was eventually decided to alter the story line in the second half to explain the absence of Kumar's character.

Awards

Film awards

Year Category Nominated work Result
National Film Awards
1971 Best Actor Dastak Won[14]
1973 Koshish Won
Filmfare Awards
1969 Best Supporting Actor Shikar Won[15]
1971 Best Actor Khilona Nominated
1974 Koshish Nominated
1976 Sholay Nominated
Aandhi Won
1977 Mausam Nominated
Arjun Pandit Won
1978 Yehi Hai Zindagi Nominated
Zindagi Nominated
1979 Devata Nominated
Pati Patni Aur Woh Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
Trishul
 		Nominated
1983 Vidhaata Nominated
Best Actor Angoor Nominated
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
1974 Best Actor (Hindi) Koshish Won[16]

Other awards

  • 1969 – Naval Stars Awards, Shanoo Varun Trophy by S.M. Nanda
  • 1971 – Surat Jilla Leuva Patidar Gnyati.
  • 1975 – Cinegoers Council (Delhi) Film Awards
  • 1976 – Lion Club of North Calcutta Actor of the year for Mausam
  • 1984 – Maratha Seva Sangh Dist Khed
  • Best Actor (Stage) for the Gujarati play Koi no Ladakh Vayo
  • Kalashri Art & Network "Lifetime Achievement Millenium 2000 Award" at Surat
  • 18th National Award "Bharat Puraskar" by Information & Broadcast State Minister Mrs Nandini Satapthi at Shanmukhanand Hall (Mumbai)
  • Army Officers Voice Association Trophy
  • Andhra Pradesh Film Journalist Award
  • Chitralok Cine Serjak Award (Ahmedabad)

Government recognition

Kumar on a 2013 stamp of India.

A road has been named after him in Surat, Gujarat as Sanjeev Kumar Marg, which was inaugurated by Sunil Dutt.

A school has been named after him in his home town Surat, Gujarat, and was inaugurated by the then Mayor Kadir K. Pirzada.

A postage stamp was released by India Post to honour him on 3 May 2013.[17]

An auditorium, named

Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium[18] built by the Surat Municipal Corporation at the cost of 108cr, was opened in his home town Surat. It was inaugurated on 14 February 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modiji. https://www.narendramodi.in/sanjeev-kumar-auditorium-in-surat

Philanthropy

The Sanjeev Kumar Foundation

NGO) directly benefiting children and their families every year, mainly focusing on education, healthcare, environment, culture and nutrition. From 2015 onwards the foundation has also been the sponsor of the annual Sanjeev Kumar Drama Competition held by the Surat Municipal Corporation
. The awards and cash prizes are given in memory of Sanjeev Kumar to the best actor, actress, director and backstage technician every year.

References

  1. ^ "Remembering Sanjeev Kumar, the 'Thakur' of Indian cinema". 6 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Sanjeev Kumar: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography | eTimes Archived 28 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1938-07-09). Retrieved on 2018-11-08.
  3. ^ "Sanjeev Kumar: The common man's superstar". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Readers Choice: The Greatest Indian actors of all time". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Salt-and-pepper memories with Sanjeev Kumar". Hindustan Times. 4 November 2012. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  6. ^ a b "He was an actor for all seasons". The Sunday Tribune. 13 August 2000. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  7. ^ ""Sanjeev Kumar had lots of women around him…"". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Fans remember legendary actor Sanjeev Kumar on his 82nd birth anniversary". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  9. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9. Archived
    from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  10. ^ Buy BIWI O BIWI DVD online Archived 17 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Webmallindia.com. Retrieved on 2018-11-08.
  11. ISBN 978-0-5711-4074-9
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  12. ^ "Whatever happened to....... Sulakshana Pandit". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007.
  13. ^ "Sanjeev Kumar". upperstall.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
  14. ^ "20th National Awards For Films (1971)" (PDF). dff.nic.in. Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011.
  15. ^ "Sanjeev Kumar Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
  16. ^ "BFJA Awards". BFJA Awards. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010.
  17. ^ "India Post | Philately | Stamps | Stamps 2013". Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  18. ^ built by the Surat Municipal Corporation at the cost of 108cr, was opened in his home town Surat. "Gujarat remembers its proud son, versatile actor Sanjeev Kumar by inaugurating a grand auditorium in his honour". narendramodi.in. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  19. ^ "Sanjeev Kumar Foundation". Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2018.

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