Dheeraj Kumar

Dheeraj Kumar (born 01 October 1944[2]) is an Indian actor, television producer and director.[3] He started Creative Eye Limited, a television production house in 1986. He acted in both Bollywood and Punjabi movies, including Sargam (1979), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) and Beharoopia (1971).[4]

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

Dheeraj Kumar
Dheeraj Kumar in 2012
Born (1944-10-01) October 1, 1944[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, producer, director
Known forBollywood, Punjabi

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 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, the song "Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam" was picturised on him. He has also done many movies like Heera Panna, Raaton Ka Raja (where he was the leading man), Shreeman Shrimati etc.[6][7]

Filmography
Television – Director/Producer
  • Kahan Gaye Woh Log (1985) (Director)
  • Adalat
  • Om Namah Shivay (1997)
  • Neem Neem Shahad Shahad
  • Sansaar
  • Dhoop Chhaon
  • Jap Tap Vratt
  • Shree Ganesh (2000) Channel: Sony Entertainment Television
  • Sach
  • Jaane Anjaane
  • Paowan
  • Kya Muhjse Dosti Karoge
  • Hey Yahi To Hai Woh
  • Om Namo Narayan
  • Bandham
  • Ruby Duby Hub Dub (2005) Channel: Sahara
  • Miilee (2006) Channel: Star Plus
  • Jodie Kamal Ki (2006) Channel: Star Plus
  • Betiyann (2006) Channel: Zee Channel
  • Man Mein Hai Visshwas (2006) Channel: Sony
  • Hamari Bhau Tulsi (2007) Channel: Doordarshan
  • Maayka (2007) Channel: Zee
  • Waqt Batayega (2008) Channel: Sony
  • Jai Ma Vaishanvdevi (2008) Channel: 9x
  • Ganesh Leela (2009) Channel:Sahara
  • Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam (2009) Channel: Colors
  • Niyati (2011) Channel: Sahara One
  • Babosa (2011) Channel: Sony
  • Neem-neem Shahad Shahad (2011) Channel: Sahara
  • Saware Sabke Sapne Preeto (2011) Channel: Imagine Tv
  • Tuhje Sang Preet Lagai Sajna (2012) Channel: Sahara
  • Safar Filmy Comdey Ka. (2013) Channel: Sab Channel
  • Nadaniyaan (2013) Channel: Big Magic
  • Singhasan Battisi (2014) Channel: Sony Pal
  • Betaal aur Singhasan Battisi (2015) Channel: Sab Channel
  • Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan (2016) Channel: Sony Sab

References
  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 – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 27 February 2012. 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". www.muktaarts.com. Rajya Sabha TV. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  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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