Sanjeev Kumar

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Technical Data

Stamp Set 100 Years of Indian Cinema
Date of Issue May 3, 2013
Denomination Rs. 5
Quantity 810,000
Perforation 13
Printer Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Printing Process Offset Lithography
Watermark No Watermark
Colors Multicolor
Credit (Designed By) Shri Kamleshwar Singh
Catalog Codes

Michel IN 2752

Yvert et Tellier IN 2533

WADP Numbering System - WNS IN072.2013

Themes Actors | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous people | Men | Movies

(Haribhai Jariwala)

Birth and Early Life

  • Born: July 9, 1938
  • Place of Birth: Surat, Bombay Presidency, British India (now in Gujarat)

Demise

  • Died: November 6, 1985
  • Place of Death: Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Career Highlights

Sanjeev Kumar, fondly known as Haribhai, was one of Indian cinema’s most versatile and powerful actors. His natural acting style and ability to portray a wide range of characters made him a celebrated figure in Hindi films.

Awards and Achievements

  • National Film Awards (Best Actor):
    • Dastak (1971)
    • Koshish (1973)
  • Filmfare Awards:
    • Best Actor:
      • Aandhi (1976)
      • Arjun Pandit (1977)
    • Best Supporting Actor:
      • Shikar (1969)

Philatelic Tribute

A commemorative postage stamp was issued in honour of ‘Haribhai’ Sanjeev Kumar, recognising his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
He is celebrated as one of the finest actors of Hindi films and a two-time National Film Award winner.
The stamp is part of the series “100 Years of Indian Cinema.”

First Day Cover

Sanjeev Kumar