Dheeraj Kumar

Dheeraj Kumar (born 1 October 1944) is an Indian actor, television producer and director. He started Creative Eye Limited, a television production house in 1986. He has acted in both Bollywood and Punjabi films, including '' Sargam'' (1979), '' Roti Kapada Aur Makaan'' (1974) and '' Beharoopia'' (1971).

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.

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'' (1977), the song " 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), '' Shreeman Shrimati'' etc.

Filmography

* '' Deedar'' (1970)
* ''Raaton Ka Raja'' (1971)
* '' Baharon Phool Barsao'' (1972)
* '' Heera Panna'' (1973)
* ''Sharafat Chod Di Maine'' (1973)
* '' Roti Kapda Aur Makan'' (1975)
* ''Ranga Khush'' (1975)
* '' Angaaray'' (1976)
* '' Daaj'' (1976)
* '' Fauji'' (1976) (Punjabi film)
* '' Udhar ka Sindur'' (1976)
* ''Sher Puttar'' (1977) Punjabi movie
* '' Swami'' (1977)
* '' Shirdi Ke Sai Baba'' (1977)
*'' Sargam (1979 film)''
* '' Sehti Murad'' (1979) (Punjabi film)
* ''Choran Noo Mor'' (1980) (Punjabi film)
*''Maang Bharo Sajana'' (1980)
* '' Kranti'' (1981)
*'' Paanchwin Manzil'' (1983)
* '' Purana Mandir'' (1984)
* '' Bepanaah'' (1985) as Sheshnag
* '' Karm Yudh'' (1985) as Kundan
* " Rabb Da Radio" (2017) as Hardeep/Deepa

Television

Director/Producer

* '' Kahan Gaye Woh Log'' (1986) (Director)
* ''Adalat'' (1986)
* ''Sansaar'' (1993)
* '' Om Namah Shivay'' (1997)
* ''Dhoop Chhaon'' (1999)
* ''Jap Tap Vratt'' (2000)
* '' Shree Ganesh'' (2000) Channel: Sony
* ''Sach'' (2001)
* ''Jaane Anjaane'' (2001)
* ''Paowan'' (2004) Channel: Hungama TV
* ''Kya Muhjse Dosti Karoge'' (2004) Channel: Hungama TV
* '' Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh!'' (2004) Channel: Star One
* ''Om Namo Narayan'' (2004) Channel: Sahara One
* ''Bandham''
* ''Ruby Duby Hub Dub'' (2005) Channel: Sahara One
* '' Miilee'' (2006) Channel: Star Plus
* ''Jodee Kamal Ki'' (2006) Channel: Star Plus
* '' Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann'' (2006) Channel: Zee TV
* '' Man Mein Hai Visshwas'' (2006) Channel: Sony
* ''Hamari Bhau Tulsi'' (2007) Channel
* '' Maayka'' (2007) Channel: Zee TV
* '' Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya'' (2008) Channel: Sony
* ''Jai Ma Vaishanvdevi'' (2008) Channel: 9x
* ''Ganesh Leela'' (2009) Channel: Sahara One
* '' Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam'' (2009) Channel: Colors
* '' Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati'' (2011) Channel: Sahara One
* ''Babosa'' (2011) Channel: Sony
* '' Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto'' (2011) Channel: Imagine TV
* ''Neem Neem Shahad Shahad'' (2011) Channel: Sahara One
* '' Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna'' (2012) Channel: Sahara One
* ''Safar Filmy Comedy Ka''. (2013) Channel: Sony Sab
* '' Nadaniyaan'' (2013) Channel: Big Magic
* '' Singhasan Battisi'' (2014) Channel: Sony Pal
* ''Betaal aur Singhasan Battisi'' (2015) Channel: Sony Sab
* ''Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan'' (2016) Channel: Sony Sab
* '' Ishq Subhan Allah'' (2018) Channel: Zee TV

Web Series

* '' Ishq Aaj Kal'' (2019)

Television

References

External links

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Hindi film producers
Living people
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Indian television directors
Indian television producers
Male actors in Punjabi cinema
20th-century Indian male actors
1944 births

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