Sholay (1975): A cult classic, this film needs no introduction. Sanjeev Kumar plays Thakur Baldev Singh, who hires two convicts to capture the dacoit Gabbar Singh.
Angoor (1982): A comedy based on Shakespeare’s play “The Comedy of Errors,” where Sanjeev Kumar plays a dual role.
Mausam (1975): A dramatic film directed by Gulzar, Sanjeev Kumar’s performance as a man who encounters his long-lost love’s daughter is heart-wrenching.
Aandhi (1975): Loosely based on India’s then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s life, the film has Sanjeev Kumar playing the role of a hotel manager who rekindles his relationship with his estranged wife, a budding politician.
Koshish (1972): A touching film that revolves around a deaf and mute couple, played by Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bhaduri, and their struggles with life and society.
Pati, Patni Aur Woh (1978): A comedic drama where Sanjeev Kumar plays a husband who gets involved in an extramarital affair, leading to a series of comedic events.
Trishul (1978): A film about business rivalries and personal vendettas, Sanjeev Kumar’s portrayal of a business magnate is noteworthy.
Dastak (1970): Sanjeev Kumar won a National Award for his role in this film, which revolves around a newlywed couple’s life getting disrupted due to the unwanted attention from the husband’s past.