Dheeraj Kumar Death: Roti Kapda Aur Makaan to Om Namah Shivay – A Look Back at His Popular Films and TV Shows
The industry is grieving as veteran actor Dheeraj Kumar passed away at the age of 80. He was a known face in both the film and TV industry. Here’s a look at his popular films and TV shows.
1/7 – Dheeraj Kumar Dies at 80
Veteran actor Dheeraj Kumar passed away at the age of 80.
Reportedly, he breathed his last after suffering from acute pneumonia.
He was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai.
It was only on Monday that his family had made a statement saying that his condition was critical.
2/7 – Dheeraj Kumar: An Actor, Director, and Producer
The entire industry is mourning the loss.
Dheeraj Kumar was a well-known name in both the film and television industries.
Over the years, he built a successful career, transitioning from an actor to a producer.
3/7 – Dheeraj Kumar’s Films
- Dheeraj began his acting journey with the movie Deedar (1970).
- He appeared in numerous movies, sharing screen space with top stars.
- In Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, he was seen alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Kumar, and others.
Notable movies include:
- Raaton Ka Raja
- Heera Panna
- Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
- Kranti
- Purana Mandir
- Many more…
4/7 – Dheeraj Kumar’s Last Movie
- His last Bollywood movie as an actor was Karm Yudh (1985).
- He also worked in several Punjabi films, reportedly appearing in 21 Punjabi movies.
5/7 – Entry into Television
- In 1986, he founded a Television Production House called Creative Eye Limited.
- He served as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company.
- From this point, he took up roles as a director and producer.
6/7 – TV Shows Directed by Dheeraj Kumar
As a director, Dheeraj Kumar was known for religious TV shows and daily soaps.
Some of his most popular TV shows as a director include:
- Om Namah Shivay
- Shree Ganesh
- Kahaan Gaye Woh Log
- Kaashi – In Search of Ganga
- And more…
7/7 – TV Shows Produced by Dheeraj Kumar
As a producer, he backed several popular TV serials, including:
- Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati
- Spinner
- Hey…Yehii To Haii Woh!
- Nadaniyaan
- Hamari Bhau Tulsi
- Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna
- Saawre Sabke Sapne…Preeto
- Ishq Aaj Kal
- Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan
- Maayka: Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka
- Ganesh Leela
- And many more…
Dheeraj Kumar’s legacy will be remembered fondly by the film and television fraternity, and his contribution to Indian entertainment continues to live on.
