When Sanjeev Kumar Gave This Eerie Reason Behind Him Playing Roles Of Older Men Predicting His Untimely Demise: “I’m Not Going To Turn Old…”

Sanjeev Kumar Once Revealed Why He Did Older Men Roles Despite Still Being Young ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
Sanjeev Kumar was a legendary actor known for his versatility and powerful performances across different genres in Hindi cinema. Unfortunately, the actor passed away too soon, but he readily took roles of older men in the movies while still in his 30s. The actor once explained the reason behind such a choice, and it was quite disturbing, which is connected to his death. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Kumar has won several awards and honors in his career, including two National Film Awards for Dastak and Koshish. His best-known role is Sholay’s Thakur, and the late actor made it unforgettable with his amazing performance. Kumar underwent a bypass surgery after his first heart attack. But in 1985, when he was just 47 years old, the actor suffered another massive heart attack, causing his death.
Sanjeev Kumar was a legendary actor known for his versatility and powerful performances across different genres in Hindi cinema. Unfortunately, the actor passed away too soon, but he readily took roles of older men in the movies while still in his 30s. The actor once explained the reason behind such a choice, and it was quite disturbing, which is connected to his death. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Kumar has won several awards and honors in his career, including two National Film Awards for Dastak and Koshish. His best-known role is Sholay’s Thakur, and the late actor made it unforgettable with his amazing performance. Kumar underwent a bypass surgery after his first heart attack. But in 1985, when he was just 47 years old, the actor suffered another massive heart attack, causing his death.
- 5/6/2025
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
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