Kiran Kumar
| Kiran Kumar | |
|---|---|
 KiranKumar.jpg Kiran Kumar in March 2013 | |
| Born | Deepak Dhar 20 October 1945 Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| 🏫 Education | Film and Television Institute of India, Daly College Indore |
| 💼 Occupation | Film actor |
| 📆 Years active | 1960–present |
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Sushma Verma |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Jeevan (Father) |
| 👪 Relatives | Bhushan Jeevan (Brother) Nikki Jeevan, Rikki Ugra (Sisters) |
Kiran Kumar is an Indian screen and theatre actor. He has worked in numerous Hindi, Bhojpuri and Gujarati television and film productions.[1] His latest work in drama is Charlie 2.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Kiran Kumar is the son of the celebrated film actor Jeevan and is married to Sushma Verma, a former actress, with whom he has two children. The son Shaurya is in the process of being launched as an actor and has worked with David Dhawan, Abbas Mustan, Indra Kumar and Imtiaz Ali as an assistant director; the daughter Srishti works in fashion as a stylist and consultant.
Kiran comes from an aristocratic Kashmiri Pandit family; his great-grandfather was a nobleman who governed the Gilgit Agency as its Wazir-e-Wazarat.[3] He is a follower of Sai Baba and has a production house named after the saint - Sainama Visions.
Career[edit]
Films[edit]
He attended Daly College, a boarding school in Indore, enrolled at R.D. National College in Bandra, Mumbai, and later joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. He was known as "Deepak Dhar" in Film and Television Institute of India among his friends.[3] As a young boy, the film industry was drawn to him, partly because of his father's association with it.[citation needed] Kumar starred in Do Boond Pani in 1971 and went on to play the lead roles in several more movies. Kumar saw his career suffer with the release of movies like Jangal Mein Mangal, among others; however, despite this "slump", Kumar started to work in Gujarati movies, where he quickly attained a cult following,[citation needed] and the title "The Bachhan of Gujarati Cinema. Rakesh Roshan's Khudgarz got him back to Hindi cinema, in which negative roles in films like Tezaab and Khuda Gawah won him accolades as an antihero.
Television[edit]
One of his first television series was with Cinevistas (Sunil Mehta, Prem Kishen). He has since established himself as a Television star in the Television industry in series such as: Zindagi, Ghutan,[4] Sahil, Manzil, Grihasti, Katha Sagar, Aur Phir ek Din, Papa, Miilee, Chhajje Chajje Ka Pyar and more.
At one point he was in the process of starting a production house called Sainama Visions,[citation needed] for which the pilot episode of Aashiana was filmed.
Recently, he has been honoured with the life membership of the International Film and Television Club of the Asian Academy of Film & Television.
Currently one of the highest-paid actors on Indian TV, Kiran was last seen on the silver screen in Dharma's Brothers, along with Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff and Siddharth Malhotra. Before that, he played Anees Khan in Born Free Production's Bobby Jasoos. Soham Shah's next release with Sanjay Dutt Sher, (This film is currently stuck in the cans due to Dutt's recent incarceration.) also stars Kiran as the lead antagonist. Apart from social awareness ads and smaller independent cinema, he is actively involved in various philanthropic projects working with children's rights organisations and cancer awareness projects.
He is a member of Cine and Television Artists association and its core committee. He assisted with the organization of the Star CINTAA Superstars Ka Jalwa, a televised event that brought the entire Hindi film and Television industry together to perform and raise funds for CINTAA.
His credibility and professionalism are testament of his long standing innings in the Film and TV fraternity. With over 6800 episodes on TV, 550 Hindi movies and roughly 80 regional movies, in 43 years, his contribution to the entertainment industry remains rather large and all inclusive.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dosti Zindabad | ||
| Sher | Villan | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | Keep Safe Distance | Politician | |
| 2015 | Sallu Ki Shaadi | Sallu's father | |
| 2015 | Brothers | Peter | |
| 2015 | Ishq Ka Manjan | Doctor | |
| 2014 | Bobby Jasoos | Anees Khan | |
| 2013 | Akaash Vani | Vani's father | |
| 2012 | Om Allah | ||
| 2011 | With Love, Delhi! | Khanna | |
| 2011 | Haunted House | Zombie | |
| 2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Chauhan | |
| 2011 | The Great Scientist | ||
| 2010 | Barood : (The Fire) – A Love Story | Ajmaira | |
| 2009 | Aseema: Beyond Boundaries | ||
| 2009 | Aisi Deewangi | SP Jaidev Rana | |
| 2009 | Modh | ||
| 2008 | Love Has No Language | Mr. Roy | |
| 2008 | Mr. White Mr. Black | ||
| 2007 | Janam Janam Ke Saath | ||
| 2006 | Sandwich | Balbir Singh | |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Thapar | |
| 2005 | Chetna: The Excitement | Jairaj Mittal | |
| 2005 | Revati | ||
| 2005 | Chand Sa Roshan Chehra | Heroine's Father | |
| 2005 | Ho Jaata Hai Pyaar | Balwant Roy | |
| 2004 | AK 47 | ||
| 2004 | Julie | Wadhawan | |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | Inspector | |
| 2004 | Agni Pankh | Shamsher Singh Shekawat | |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Col. Bawa, 17 JAT | |
| 2003 | Humein Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya Chupke Chupke |
Surendra Nath | |
| 2003 | Surya | Thakur's brother | |
| 2003 | Oops! | Mr. Rai | |
| 2003 | Dabdaba | Rajpal Singh | |
| 2002 | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Murat | Mittal | |
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Police Inspector | |
| 2002 | Gangobai | ||
| 2002 | Border Kashmir | ||
| 2002 | Mujhse Dosti Karoge! | Mr. Khanna | |
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Club Owner's elder brother | |
| 2002 | Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | Pratap Dholakia ("Head Over Heels in Love", "I've Started to Like You") |
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| 2002 | Junoon | ||
| 2002 | Ek Aur Visphot | Subedar Bhuta Singh | |
| 2002 | Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal | Mr. Kapur | |
| 2001 | Moksha: Salvation | Head lawyer | |
| 2001 | Dial 100 | Bajaj | |
| 2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Khurana | |
| 2001 | Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | ||
| 2001 | Zakhmi Sherni | ||
| 2001 | Qatil Haseeno Ka | Police Inspector | |
| 2001 | Jagira | ||
| 2001 | Galiyon Ka Badshah | ||
| 2001 | Rupa Rani Ramkali | ||
| 2001 | Inteqam | Inspector Madhukar Shende | |
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Aslambhai | |
| 2001 | Aaj Ka Gunda | ||
| 2001 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Mahendra Pratap Khanna (Rahul's dad) | |
| 2001 | Maharaani | Inspector Jagjit Singh | |
| 2001 | Bhooka Sher | ||
| 2001 | Chehra Maut Ka | ||
| 2001 | Hadh: Life on the Edge of Death | Dalal | |
| 2000 | Daldu Chorayu Dhire Dhire | directed by Jiten Purohit | |
| 2000 | Shikari | Arjun Singh | |
| 2000 | Woh Bewafa Thi | ||
| 2000 | Dhadkan | Anjali's father | |
| 2000 | Daku Ramkali | ||
| 2000 | Khooni Shikanja | ||
| 2000 | Jallad No. 1 | Inspector Arjun | |
| 2000 | Daku Maharani | ||
| 2000 | Daku Kali Bhawani | ||
| 2000 | Daaku Dilruba | ||
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | Inspector (Special Appearance) | |
| 2000 | Bhutini | ||
| 2000 | Apradhi Kaun | MLA Malhotra | |
| 2000 | Bechainee | Swami Prakash Anand | |
| 1999 | Gair | Sampat | |
| 1999 | Dracula | Abdullah | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh-E-Hind | Ranjit Singh | |
| 1999 | Benaam | Jagral | |
| 1999 | Aaag Hi Aag | Police Commissioner | |
| 1998 | Kudrat | Vijay's uncle | |
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Terroist leader (Special appearance) | |
| 1998 | Yamraaj | Officer Hamid Khan | |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Akash Khanna | |
| 1998 | Phool Bane Patthar | ACP Jaspal Choudhary | |
| 1998 | Devta | ||
| 1998 | Zanjeer | ||
| 1997 | Qahar | Nageshwar Patel (Velji's brother) | |
| 1997 | Krishna Arjun | Rana | |
| 1997 | Loha | Police Commissioner | |
| 1997 | Ek Phool Teen Kante | ||
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | ||
| 1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | ||
| 1997 | Auzaar | Bhai G | |
| 1997 | Dil Ke Jharoke Main | Heera Pratap | |
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | D.V.M. | |
| 1997 | Kaalia | ||
| 1996 | Ajay | Chote Raja Ranbir | |
| 1996 | Sapoot | Shamsher | |
| 1996 | Rangbaaz | Minister | |
| 1996 | Zordaar | Fox | |
| 1996 | Himmat (1996 film) | Kundan | |
| 1996 | Aur Nagina | ||
| 1996 | Vishwasghaat | Advocate Chhadha | |
| 1996 | English Babu Desi Mem | Bheema Khalasi | |
| 1996 | Jurmana | Police Commissioner | |
| 1996 | Army | Jailer Raghuvir Singh | |
| 1995 | Ke Avtaar | Dhamu Dada | |
| 1995 | Veer | Police Inspector Amar Mukhtar | |
| 1995 | Gaddaar | Professor Nag | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | ||
| 1995 | Sauda | Pradeep Singh | |
| 1995 | Guneghar | Habibullah | |
| 1995 | Bewafa Sanam | Jailer Ram Prasad Shukla | |
| 1995 | Fauji | Dhurjan Singh | |
| 1994 | Nazar Ke Samne | Advocate Sangram Singh Sahni | |
| 1994 | Amaanat | Rajeshwar/Lankeshwar | |
| 1994 | Jazbaat | ||
| 1994 | Dilbar | Defending Lawyer | |
| 1994 | Anjaam | Inspector Arjun Singh | |
| 1994 | The Law ("Kanoon") |
Police Commissioner Kiran Shroff | |
| 1994 | Madhosh | ||
| 1994 | Sangdil Sanam ("Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover") |
Shankar Dayal Khurana | |
| 1994 | Ganga Aur Ranga | Police Commissioner | |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Bhujang | |
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingari | ||
| 1994 | Karan | ||
| 1994 | Gopalaa | Mahamaya B. Singh | |
| 1994 | Juaari | ||
| 1994 | Sholay Aur Toofan | ||
| 1993 | Kasam Teri Kasam | ||
| 1993 | Shatranj | Prajapati | |
| 1993 | Ke Dushman | Raghva | |
| 1993 | Boy Friend | ||
| 1993 | Khoon Ka Sindoor | ||
| 1993 | Chor Aur Chaand | Inspector Vivek | |
| 1993 | Police Wala | Tejeshwar Choudhury | |
| 1993 | Inteqam | ||
| 1993 | Platform | Inspector Joshi | |
| 1993 | Baaghi Sultana | ||
| 1993 | Phoolan Hasina Ramkali | ||
| 1993 | Gurudev | Bhola Pandey | |
| 1993 | Game | Qamaal Khan | |
| 1993 | Ki Shatranj | Dhogra | |
| 1993 | Kohra | IGP Suryakant Sharma/Mr. John | |
| 1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Dhaneshwar | |
| 1993 | Pyar | Rajkumar Chauhan | |
| 1993 | Aag ka Toofan | Sher Singh | |
| 1993 | Bedardi | Kanhaiya/K.K./Kanya | |
| 1993 | Pehchaan | Yogi Shankar | |
| 1993 | Tikka | ||
| 1993 | Rani Aur Maharani | ||
| 1992 | Anaam | Hyder Ali | |
| 1992 | Zamana | ||
| 1992 | Fire ("Angaar") |
Anwar Khan | |
| 1992 | Mashooq | Shankar Kumar | |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Inspector Dholakia | |
| 1992 | Jaan Se Pyaara | Jagtap Singh | |
| 1992 | Basanti Tangewali | ||
| 1992 | Kapoor — Sarita's husband | ||
| 1992 | Adharm | Jaggan Verma | |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Naagdansh Jurhad | |
| 1992 | Dada | Bhairav Singh | |
| 1992 | Khuda Gawah | Pasha | |
| 1992 | Tilak | ||
| 1992 | Parda Hai Parda | John Honai | |
| 1992 | Kumar | ||
| 1992 | Daulat Ki Jung | Rana | |
| 1992 | Radha Ka Sangam | ||
| 1991 | Jeevan Daata | Shivram/Vishwaraj Singh | |
| 1991 | Rupaye Dus Karod | ||
| 1991 | Shiv Ram | ||
| 1991 | Henna | Ashraf | |
| 1991 | Do Matwale | Kasturi | |
| 1991 | Inspector Balram | Sayed Mohammad Shah | |
| 1991 | Pyar Ka | Mahendra Behl (Raj's Father) | |
| 1991 | Police Ki Jung(Telugu Film in Hindi Dubbed) | Main Villan | |
| 1991 | Paap Ki Aandhi | Gorakh-Bade | |
| 1991 | Khoon Ka Karz | Ramesh "Robin" | |
| 1991 | Aaj Ka Samson | Karan Singh | |
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | Karim Khan | |
| 1991 | Roohani Taaqat | ||
| 1991 | Shankara | Kehar Singh | |
| 1991 | Sau Crore | ||
| 1991 | Hag Toofan | ||
| 1990 | Apmaan Ki Aag | Kailash | |
| 1990 | Baaghi: A Rebel for Love | Colonel D.N. Sood | |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Thakur Azghar Singh | |
| 1990 | Agneekaal | D.S.P. Anand Saxena | |
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Lakhan | |
| 1990 | Chor Pe Mor | Dhanpat Inderjeet Garodia "D.I.G." | |
| 1990 | C.I.D. | Roshan Lala | |
| 1990 | Zahreelay | Taneja | |
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Vishwaraj "Vishwa" | |
| 1990 | Khatarnaak | Jaunpuriya | |
| 1990 | Atishbaz | Tony "Tiger" Gonsalves | |
| 1989 | Lashkar | Sangram "Sanga" Singh | |
| 1989 | Dost | Nagendra S. Singh | |
| 1989 | Na-Insaafi | Numbari Kaalia | |
| 1989 | Khooni Murdaa ("Deadly Corpse") |
Ranjeet | |
| 1989 | Ghabrahat | ||
| 1989 | Boss | ||
| 1989 | Jurrat | Raja | |
| 1989 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | ||
| 1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Inspector Kiran Kumar | |
| 1989 | Mahaadev | Umesh Heera | |
| 1989 | Kala Bazaar ("Black Market") |
Jaggan Dhamaliya | |
| 1988 | Rama O Rama | Sahoo dada | |
| 1988 | Agnee | Sheru Menghi | |
| 1988 | Tezaab Is Acid | Lotiya Pathan | |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Prem Kumar | |
| 1988 | Ganga Tere Desh Mein | Zalim Singh | |
| 1988 | Zulm Ko Jala Doonga | ||
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | ||
| 1988 | Falak (The Sky) | Bagga | |
| 1988 | Zinda Jala Doonga | ||
| 1988 | Qatil | Inspector Shyam Verma | |
| 1988 | Kab Tak Chup Rahungi | ||
| 1987 | Kudrat Ka Kanoon | Inspector Pandey | |
| 1987 | Khudgarz | Sudhir | |
| 1987 | Daraar | ||
| 1986 | Karamdaata | Street dancer in song "Pyar tujhse hi kiya" |
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| 1986 | Yeh Preet Na Hogi Kam | ||
| 1986 | Maut Ke Saudagar | ||
| 1984 | Zakhmi Sher | ||
| 1983 | Kaise Kaise Log | Verma | |
| 1982 | Kanchan Aur Ganga | ||
| 1981 | Jagya Tyathi Sawaar | ||
| 1981 | Garvi Naar Gujaratan | ||
| 1980 | Teen Ekkey | ||
| 1980 | Dhamaka | ||
| 1979 | Ashaati Beej | ||
| 1977 | Pandit Aur Pathan | Inspector Anand | |
| 1977 | Abhi To Jee Lein | Deepak | |
| 1977 | Kulvadhu | ||
| 1976 | Bhoola Bhatka | Ram Shivprasad Khanna | |
| 1976 | Raees | ||
| 1974 | Gaal Gulabi Nain Sharabi | Main leading role Taxi driver | |
| 1974 | Raja Kaka | ||
| 1974 | Mr. Romeo | Suresh Saxena | |
| 1974 | Anjaan Raahen | Gautam | |
| 1974 | Azad Mohabbat ("Free Love") |
Actor | |
| 1974 | Apradhi | Inspector Shankar | |
| 1973 | Chalaak | Amar | |
| 1973 | Jalte Badan | Kiran | |
| 1973 | Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar | Sunil Mehta | |
| 1972 | Jangal Mein Mangal | Rajesh | |
| 1972 | Bindiya Aur Bandook | ||
| 1971 | Do Boond Pani | ||
| 1970 | Inspector | ||
| 1963 | Pyar Kya To Darna Kya | ||
| 1960 | Love in Simla |
Television[edit]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Katha Sagar | DD National | ||
| 1988 | Dharam Yuddh | DD National | ||
| 1994-1995 | Aasmaan Se Aagay | DD National | ||
| 1996 | Saahil | Saahil | DD Metro | |
| 1997 | Ghutan | Mr. Bedi | DD National | |
| 1997 | Bombay Blue | Mahmood | DD National | |
| 1999-2000 | Shapath | Zee TV | ||
| 1999 | Aur Phir Ek Din | Star Plus | ||
| Papa | B4U | |||
| 2002 | Aryamaan | Mahaan Hoshin (Aryamaan's guru) | DD National | |
| 2002-2004 | Kittie Party | Manoviraj | Zee TV | |
| 2003 | Karan The Detective | Karan Detective | DD National | |
| 2003 | Saara Akaash | AOC Suraj Singh | Star Plus | |
| 2003 | Ehsaas | DD National | ||
| 2003-2004 | Aandhi | Diwan Singh | Zee TV | |
| 2004 | Zameen Se Aassman Tak | Balraj Thakur | Sahara One | |
| 2005-2006 | Miilee | Vishal Rastogi | Star Plus | |
| 2006 | Agneepath | Vishal Mehra | DD National | |
| 2006 | Vaidehi | Harshvardhan "Harsh" Jaisingh | Sony TV | |
| 2006-2007 | Viraasat | Raman Lamba | STAR One | |
| 2007-2009 | Maryada | Veer Pratap Singh | DD National | |
| 2008 | Waaris | Ganesh Shetty | Zee TV | |
| 2008-2009 | Grihasti | Balraj Khurana | Star Plus | |
| 2011 | Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar | Avtaar Sehgal | Sony TV | |
| 2011-2012 | Lakhon Mein Ek | Star Plus | ||
| 2016-2017 | Sanyukt | Govardhan Mehta | Zee TV | |
| 2017-2019 | Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai | Jaiprakash Maheshwari | Sony TV | |
| 2018 | Prithvi Vallabh | Sabuktigin | Sony TV |
- Aashiana - DD National
- Army - DD National
- Manzil - DD National
- Zindagi - DD National
Awards and nominations[edit]
- Filmfare Award for Best Performance in Negative Role (1992) (nominated for Khuda Gawah)[5]
- Mayor's Award, for Ghutan[3]
- Mayor's Award, for Aur Phir ek Din[3]
- Zee TV Award for favourite Father For Sanyukt
References[edit]
- ↑ "In the limelight: Seasoned actor Kiran Kumar talks of the many shades of his career". The Hindu. 13 November 2008.
- ↑ "CHARLIE 2 Hindi Play/Drama". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "An Interview with Kiran Kumar".
- ↑ Larger than life characters are not part of his script : Kiran Kumar | Indian Television Dot Com. Indiantelevision.com (22 August 2002). Retrieved on 2017-04-12.
- ↑ "Kiran Kumar:Awards". Retrieved 12 November 2006.
