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Sanjeev Kumar: C-Grade Films, ₹96 Lakh to Friends, Never Asked Back.
- •Sanjeev Kumar, known as 'Hari Bhai' in Bollywood, left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema with his acting.
- •In his early days, Sanjeev Kumar did C-grade films to meet his family's needs, as getting work and earning money was more important to him then.
- •According to film journalist Hanif Javeri, Sanjeev Kumar lent about ₹96 lakh to his friends, which he never asked back.
- •Sanjeev Kumar bore his driver's wedding expenses, gifted a car to a friend, and even left ₹2 lakh in his will for his driver's son's education.
- •Sanjeev Kumar believed his life would not be long, as men in his family died before 50, and he had already suffered two heart attacks, leading him to avoid marriage.
Key Questions Answered
When Sanjeev Kumar was looking for work, his family faced severe financial hardship after his mother took over his father's loss-making business. He owned only two pairs of clothes and decided to accept whatever work he could get to support his family financially.
Sanjeev Kumar liked Sulakshana Pandit but chose not to marry her because he feared he would not live a long life. The men in his family died before turning 50, and he had already suffered two heart attacks, making him worry about leaving a wife with sorrow.
Film journalist Hanif Javeri revealed that Sanjeev Kumar lent around ₹96 lakh to his friends without keeping any accounting or asking for the money back. He also covered his driver's wedding expenses, gifted a car to a friend, and allocated ₹2 lakh in his will for his driver's son's education.
