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| occupation = [[Actor]], [[Film producer|producer]], [[Film director|director]] | | occupation = [[Actor]], [[Film producer|producer]], [[Film director|director]] | ||
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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 Chairman and Managing Director of the company. In the film ''Swami'', the song "Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam" was picturised on him. He has also | 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) | ||
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===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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* ''[[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=== | ||