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Meet Kiran Kumar: The Amitabh Bachchan of Gujarati cinema who ruled as a legendary villain
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News18•20-10-2026, 05:01
Meet Kiran Kumar: The Amitabh Bachchan of Gujarati cinema who ruled as a legendary villain
- •Born on October 20, 1953, Kiran Kumar is the son of veteran Bollywood actor Jeevan and an alumnus of FTII Pune.
- •He established a strong identity in his early career through powerful negative roles before showcasing his versatility in positive and emotional characters.
- •When work in Hindi films slowed down, he ventured into Gujarati cinema, achieving massive popularity and earning the title of the Amitabh Bachchan of Gujarati cinema.
- •Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan played a pivotal role in reviving his Bollywood career by casting him in the successful film Khudgarz.
- •He has acted in over 300 films across Hindi, Gujarati, and Bhojpuri languages, delivering memorable performances in iconic movies like Tezaab, Khuda Gawah, and Dhadkan.
Key Questions Answered
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan played a crucial role in paving the way for Kiran Kumar's return to Bollywood. His film Khudgarz helped Kumar start getting work in Hindi cinema again, allowing him to establish a strong identity as a formidable villain.
When Kiran Kumar experienced a slow phase in Hindi films after projects like Jungle Mein Mangal, he shifted his focus to Gujarati cinema. Through hard work and exceptional acting, he earned massive popularity and a big name, leading people to call him the Amitabh Bachchan of Gujarati cinema.
Kiran Kumar belongs to a family deeply rooted in art and culture, and his father was Omkar Nath Dhar, the famous Hindi film actor known by the screen name Jeevan.
