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'''Dheeraj Kumar''' (born 1 October 1944<ref>{{Cite web|last=India-West|first=R. M. VIJAYAKAR Special to|title=Bollywood's Acclaimed Dheeraj Kumar Celebrates 75th Birthday|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-s-acclaimed-dheeraj-kumar-celebrates-75th-birthday/article_ebc34b68-e535-11e9-9324-bf91d1529ff9.html|access-date=2020-09-02|website=India West|language=en}}</ref>) is an Indian actor, television producer and director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-27/tv/31103567_1_punjabi-film-award |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216084817/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-27/tv/31103567_1_punjabi-film-award |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-02-16 |title='Life Time Achievement' award for Dheeraj Kumar |date=2012-02-27 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2013-10-08}}</ref> He started [[Creative Eye Limited]], a television production house in 1986. | '''Dheeraj Kumar''' (born 1 October 1944<ref>{{Cite web|last=India-West|first=R. M. VIJAYAKAR Special to|title=Bollywood's Acclaimed Dheeraj Kumar Celebrates 75th Birthday|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-s-acclaimed-dheeraj-kumar-celebrates-75th-birthday/article_ebc34b68-e535-11e9-9324-bf91d1529ff9.html|access-date=2020-09-02|website=India West|language=en}}</ref>) is an Indian actor, television producer and director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-27/tv/31103567_1_punjabi-film-award |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216084817/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-27/tv/31103567_1_punjabi-film-award |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-02-16 |title='Life Time Achievement' award for Dheeraj Kumar |date=2012-02-27 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2013-10-08}}</ref> He started [[Creative Eye Limited]], a television production house in 1986. He has acted in both [[Bollywood]] and [[Punjabi cinema|Punjabi]] films, including ''[[Sargam (1979 film)|Sargam]]'' (1979), ''[[Roti Kapda Aur Makaan|Roti Kapada Aur Makaan]]'' (1974) and ''[[Beharoopia]]'' (1971).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyOfficers?symbol=CEYE.BO |title=Creative Eye Ltd (CEYE.BO) People |publisher=Reuters.com |access-date=2013-10-08}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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 | | 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 | 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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* ''[[Deedar (1970 film)|Deedar]]'' (1970) | * ''[[Deedar (1970 film)|Deedar]]'' (1970) | ||
* ''[[Raaton Ka Raja]]'' (1971) | * ''[[Raaton Ka Raja]]'' (1971) | ||
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* ''[[Heera Panna]]'' (1973) | * ''[[Heera Panna]]'' (1973) | ||
* ''[[Sharafat Chod Di Maine]]'' (1973) | * ''[[Sharafat Chod Di Maine]]'' (1973) | ||
* ''[[Roti Kapda Aur Makan]]'' (1975) | |||
* ''[[Ranga Khush]]'' (1975) | * ''[[Ranga Khush]]'' (1975) | ||
* ''[[Angaaray (1976 film)|Angaaray]]'' (1976) | * ''[[Angaaray (1976 film)|Angaaray]]'' (1976) | ||
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* ''[[Fauji (1976 film)|Fauji]]'' (1976) (Punjabi film) | * ''[[Fauji (1976 film)|Fauji]]'' (1976) (Punjabi film) | ||
* ''[[Udhar ka Sindur]]'' (1976) | * ''[[Udhar ka Sindur]]'' (1976) | ||
* '' | * ''Sher Puttar'' (1977) Punjabi Movie | ||
* ''[[Swami (1977 film)|Swami]]'' (1977) | * ''[[Swami (1977 film)|Swami]]'' (1977) | ||
* ''[[Shirdi Ke Sai Baba]]'' (1977) | |||
* ''[[Shirdi Ke Sai Baba]]'' | |||
* ''[[Sehti Murad]]'' (1979) (Punjabi film) | * ''[[Sehti Murad]]'' (1979) (Punjabi film) | ||
* [[Choran Noo Mor]] (1980) (Punjabi film) | * ''[[Choran Noo Mor]]'' (1980) (Punjabi film) | ||
* ''[[Kranti]]'' (1981) | * ''[[Kranti]]'' (1981) | ||
* ''[[Purana Mandir]]'' (1984) | * ''[[Purana Mandir]]'' (1984) | ||
* ''[[Bepanaah]]'' (1985) | * ''[[Bepanaah]]'' (1985) | ||
{{Colend}} | |||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
====Director/Producer==== | ====Director/Producer==== | ||
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* ''[[Kahan Gaye Woh Log]]'' (1986) (Director) | * ''[[Kahan Gaye Woh Log]]'' (1986) (Director) | ||
* ''Adalat'' (1986) | * ''Adalat'' (1986) | ||
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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) | * ''[[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 | ||
* ''[[Ishq Subhan Allah]]'' (2018) Channel: Zee TV | * ''[[Ishq Subhan Allah]]'' (2018) Channel: Zee TV | ||
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===Web Series=== | ===Web Series=== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:02, 28 August 2023
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]
Dheeraj Kumar | |
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 Dheeraj Kumar in 2012 | |
| Born | October 1, 1944[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director |
CareerEdit
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]
FilmographyEdit
- Deedar (1970)
- Raaton Ka Raja (1971)
- Baharon Phool Barsao (1972)
- Heera Panna (1973)
- Sharafat Chod Di Maine (1973)
- Roti Kapda Aur Makan (1975)
- Ranga Khush (1975)
- Angaaray (1976)
- Daaj (1976)
- Fauji (1976) (Punjabi film)
- Udhar ka Sindur (1976)
- Sher Puttar (1977) Punjabi Movie
- Swami (1977)
- Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977)
- Sehti Murad (1979) (Punjabi film)
- Choran Noo Mor (1980) (Punjabi film)
- Kranti (1981)
- Purana Mandir (1984)
- Bepanaah (1985)
TelevisionEdit
Director/ProducerEdit
- Kahan Gaye Woh Log (1986) (Director)
- Adalat (1986)
- Sansaar (1993)
- Om Namah Shivay (1997)
- Dhoop Chhaon (1999)
- Jap Tap Vratt (2000)
- Shree Ganesh (2000) Channel: Sony
- Sach (2001)
- Jaane Anjaane (2001)
- Paowan (2004) Channel: Hungama TV
- Kya Muhjse Dosti Karoge (2004) Channel: Hungama TV
- Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh! (2004) Channel: Star One
- Om Namo Narayan (2004) Channel: Sahara One
- Bandham
- Ruby Duby Hub Dub (2005) Channel: Sahara One
- Miilee (2006) Channel: Star Plus
- Jodee Kamal Ki (2006) Channel: Star Plus
- Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann (2006) Channel: Zee TV
- Man Mein Hai Visshwas (2006) Channel: Sony
- Hamari Bhau Tulsi (2007) Channel
- Maayka (2007) Channel: Zee TV
- Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya (2008) Channel: Sony
- Jai Ma Vaishanvdevi (2008) Channel: 9x
- Ganesh Leela (2009) Channel: Sahara One
- Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam (2009) Channel: Colors
- Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati (2011) Channel: Sahara One
- Babosa (2011) Channel: Sony
- Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto (2011) Channel: Imagine TV
- Neem Neem Shahad Shahad (2011) Channel: Sahara One
- Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna (2012) Channel: Sahara One
- Safar Filmy Comedy Ka. (2013) Channel: Sony Sab
- Nadaniyaan (2013) Channel: Big Magic
- Singhasan Battisi (2014) Channel: Sony Pal
- Betaal aur Singhasan Battisi (2015) Channel: Sony Sab
- Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan (2016) Channel: Sony Sab
- Ishq Subhan Allah (2018) Channel: Zee TV
Web SeriesEdit
- Ishq Aaj Kal (2019)
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR Special to. "Bollywood's Acclaimed Dheeraj Kumar Celebrates 75th Birthday". India West. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ↑ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR Special to. "Bollywood's Acclaimed Dheeraj Kumar Celebrates 75th Birthday". India West. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ↑ "'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.
- ↑ "Creative Eye Ltd (CEYE.BO) People". Reuters.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ↑ K, Irfan. "Guftagoo with Subhash Ghai – an interview". Mukta Arts. Rajya Sabha TV. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Jeetendra, other TV stars raided". Indianexpress.com. 16 December 1997. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ↑ "Small town winners : Media – India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 25 January 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
External linksEdit
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