Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/1944 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 15, Jul, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Punjab, India |
| Date of Death | 15/07/2025 |
Latest News about Dheeraj Kumar
15/07/2025
Dheeraj Kumar, the veteran Indian actor and television producer, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He died at the age of 80 due to pneumonia (acute pneumonia) while receiving treatment at Kokila Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Kumar was a well-known figure in both Bollywood and Punjabi cinema, with notable roles in films like 'Roti Kapada Aur Makaan' (1974), 'Sargam' (1979), and 'Om Namah Shivay' (1997).
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Dheeraj Kochar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Punjab, India |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Playing Cricket |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Zuby Kochar |
Family
| Nephew | Inder Kochar (TV series and ad film producer) |
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Career
| Debut | Film: 'Beharoopia' (1971) |
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| First Camera Appearance | On the set of 'Asli Punjab' |
| Notable Films |
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| Punjabi Films | 21 Punjabi films from 1970 to 1984 |
| Production Company | Creative Eye Limited (founded 1986, Chairman and Managing Director) |
| Television | Shows including Om Namah Shivay, Adalat, Mili, Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyan |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Burger, Pasta | ||||
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| Favourite Actor | Gippy Grewal | ||||
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| Favourite Sport | Cricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dheeraj Kumar embarked on his professional journey in 2015. | |
| 2. He has gained recognition as a prominent Punjabi actor, especially for his roles in several Punjabi films. | |
| 3. His debut on-screen appearance was in the movie 'Asli Punjab,' although delays affected its release. | |
| 4. Dheeraj Kumar's real name was Dheeraj Kochar. | |
| 5. He worked as both an actor and television producer, founding Creative Eye Limited in 1986. | |
| 6. He acted in both Bollywood and Punjabi films, with a career spanning multiple decades. | |
| 7. The song 'Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam' from the film Swami (1977) was picturised on him. | |
| 8. He entered the industry through a talent show alongside Subhash Ghai and Rajesh Khanna. |