Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1938 |
| Age | 47 years (died on 06, Nov, 1985) |
| Birthplace | Surat, Bombay Presidency, British India (present-day Gujarat, India) |
| Date of Death | 06/11/1985 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Harihar Jethalal Jariwala |
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| Nickname | Haribhai |
| Other name | Haribhai |
| Years active | 1960–1985 |
| Languages of work | Hindi and Gujarati cinema |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Bombay, Maharashtra, India (present-day Mumbai) |
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| Caste | Gujarati Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Cause of Death | Heart attack |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried (remained a bachelor all his life) |
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Family
| Father | Jethlal Jariwala |
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| Mother | Zaverben Jethalal Jariwala |
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Career
| Debut Film | Hum Hindustani (1960) as a Police Inspector | ||||||||
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| Last Film | Sarfarosh (1985) | ||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sanjeev Kumar indulged in smoking. | |
| 2. Sanjeev Kumar consumed alcohol. | |
| 3. Sanjeev Kumar had a significant passion for food. | |
| 4. Sanjeev Kumar’s family members did not live past 50 due to health issues. | |
| 5. Ten movies featuring Sanjeev Kumar were released posthumously. | |
| 6. A street in Surat, Gujarat, is called Sanjeev Kumar Marg. | |
| 7. The Sanjeev Kumar Foundation in Surat supports disadvantaged kids. | |
| 8. He lost his father at the age of 12. | |
| 9. He started his career in theatre with IPTA in Mumbai and Indian National Theatre. | |
| 10. First lead role as hero in Nishan (1965). | |
| 11. Breakthrough film: Khilona (1970). | |
| 12. He was a student of acting under P. D. Shenoy. | |
| 13. He performed in nine movies directed by Gulzar. | |
| 14. He was known for his versatility, acting in genres from romantic drama to thriller. |
