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In 1965, Kumar was one of the finalists in a talent show organized by the United Producers and ''[[Filmfare]]''. The other finalists included [[Subhash Ghai]] and [[Rajesh Khanna]], [[Rajesh Khanna]] was the eventual winner. This helped him launch himself in movies, while simultaneously acting as a model in advertisements including those for [[Vicks Chemical Company|Vicks]] Action 500.<ref name="rstv">{{cite web|last1=K|first1=Irfan|title=Guftagoo with Subhash Ghai – an interview|url=http://muktaarts.com/Media/Guftagoo%20with%20Subhash%20Ghai.php|url-status=live|access-date=23 November 2018|website=[[Mukta Arts]]|publisher=[[Rajya Sabha TV]]}}</ref>
In 1965, Kumar was one of the finalists in a talent show organized by the United Producers and ''[[Filmfare]]''. The other finalists included [[Subhash Ghai]] and [[Rajesh Khanna]], [[Rajesh Khanna]] was the eventual winner. This helped him launch himself in movies, while simultaneously acting as a model in advertisements including those for [[Vicks Chemical Company|Vicks]] Action 500.<ref name="rstv">{{cite web|last1=K|first1=Irfan|title=Guftagoo with Subhash Ghai – an interview|url=http://muktaarts.com/Media/Guftagoo%20with%20Subhash%20Ghai.php|url-status=live|access-date=23 November 2018|website=[[Mukta Arts]]|publisher=[[Rajya Sabha TV]]}}</ref>


He acted in 21 Punjabi films from 1970 to 1984. He started a production company, [[Creative Eye Limited|Creative Eye]] and currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company. In the film ''[[Swami (1977 film)|Swami]]'' (1977), the song "[[Ka Karoon Sajni Aaye Na Baalam|Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam]]" was picturised on him. He has also worked in other films like ''[[Heera Panna]]'', ''[[Raaton Ka Raja]]'' (where he was the leading man), ''[[Shriman Shrimati|Shreeman Shrimati]]'' etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/Storyold/15569/ |title=Jeetendra, other TV stars raided |publisher=Indianexpress.com |date=1997-12-16 |access-date=2013-10-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Small+town+winners/1/3872.html |title=Small town winners : Media – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2008-01-25 |access-date=2013-10-08}}</ref>
He acted in 21 Punjabi films from 1970 to 1984. He started a production company, [[Creative Eye Limited|Creative Eye]] and currently serving as the chairman and managing director of the company. In the film ''[[Swami (1977 film)|Swami]]'' (1977), the song "[[Ka Karoon Sajni Aaye Na Baalam|Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam]]" was picturised on him. He has also worked in other films like ''[[Heera Panna]]'', ''[[Raaton Ka Raja]]'' (where he was the leading man), ''[[Shriman Shrimati|Shreeman Shrimati]]'' etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/Storyold/15569/ |title=Jeetendra, other TV stars raided |publisher=Indianexpress.com |date=1997-12-16 |access-date=2013-10-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Small+town+winners/1/3872.html |title=Small town winners : Media – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2008-01-25 |access-date=2013-10-08}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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===Television===
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* ''Safar Filmy Comedy Ka''. (2013) Channel: Sony Sab
* ''Safar Filmy Comedy Ka''. (2013) Channel: Sony Sab
* ''[[Nadaniyaan]]'' (2013) Channel: Big Magic  
* ''[[Nadaniyaan]]'' (2013) Channel: Big Magic  
* ''[[Sinhasan Battisi (TV series)   |Singhasan Battisi]]'' (2014) Channel: Sony Pal  
* ''[[Sinhasan Battisi (TV series)|Singhasan Battisi]]'' (2014) Channel: Sony Pal  
* ''Betaal aur Singhasan Battisi'' (2015) Channel: Sony Sab  
* ''Betaal aur Singhasan Battisi'' (2015) Channel: Sony Sab  
* ''[[Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan]]'' (2016) Channel: Sony Sab
* ''[[Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan]]'' (2016) Channel: Sony Sab

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For other people named Dheeraj Kumar, see Dheeraj Kumar (disambiguation).

Dheeraj Kumar
DheerajKumar.jpg
Dheeraj Kumar in 2012
Born (1944-10-01) October 1, 1944 (age 80)[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, producer, director

Dheeraj Kumar (born 1 October 1944[2]) is an Indian actor, television producer and director.[3] He started Creative Eye Limited, a television production house in 1986. He has acted in both Bollywood and Punjabi films, including Sargam (1979), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) and Beharoopia (1971).[4]

Career[edit]

In 1965, Kumar was one of the finalists in a talent show organized by the United Producers and Filmfare. The other finalists included Subhash Ghai and Rajesh Khanna, Rajesh Khanna was the eventual winner. This helped him launch himself in movies, while simultaneously acting as a model in advertisements including those for Vicks Action 500.[5]

He acted in 21 Punjabi films from 1970 to 1984. He started a production company, Creative Eye and currently serving as the chairman and managing director of the company. In the film Swami (1977), the song "Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam" was picturised on him. He has also worked in other films like Heera Panna, Raaton Ka Raja (where he was the leading man), Shreeman Shrimati etc.[6][7]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Director/Producer[edit]

Web Series[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR Special to. "Bollywood's Acclaimed Dheeraj Kumar Celebrates 75th Birthday". India West. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  2. ↑ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR Special to. "Bollywood's Acclaimed Dheeraj Kumar Celebrates 75th Birthday". India West. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "'Life Time Achievement' award for Dheeraj Kumar". The Times of India. 27 February 2012. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Creative Eye Ltd (CEYE.BO) People". Reuters.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  5. ↑ K, Irfan. "Guftagoo with Subhash Ghai – an interview". Mukta Arts. Rajya Sabha TV. Retrieved 23 November 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ "Jeetendra, other TV stars raided". Indianexpress.com. 16 December 1997. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Small town winners : Media – India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 25 January 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2013.

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