The legendary Sanjeev Kumar would have been 82 today had he been around. He was only 48 when he passed away on November 6, 1985.

The late actor won the National Award twice, for his roles in Dastak and Koshish. Born on July 9, 1938 as Harihar Jethalal Jariwala, Sanjeev Kumar forayed into Bollywood with the film Hum Hindustani in 1960. He has delivered memorable performances in films like Anubhav (1971), Koshish (1972), Aandhi and Sholay (1975), Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977), Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978), Nauker (1979), and Angoor (1982).