One of the most endearing actors of Hindi cinema, Sanjeev Kumar was well loved whether he played the hero, a comedian or a grey-haired character actor. His death at the age of 47 was greeted by exclamations of shock and grief from the film industry as well as the movie-going public.

Sanjeev Kumar carved for himself an enviable reputation as a thespian, starting with supporting roles in the Dilip Kumar starrer, Sunghurh and the Dharmendra murder mystery, Shikar. He soon graduated to playing the hero in hits like Khilona, Aandhi, Mausam and Pati Patni Aur Woh.