Sujit Kumar
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Sujit Kumar (7 February 1934 – 5 February 2010), born near a village in Varanasi, was an Indian film actor and producer. He appeared in over 150 Hindi films in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and 25 films in Bhojpuri. From the late 90s, he latterly concentrated more on production. Kumar was the first superstar of Bhojpuri cinema. He played pivotal roles either as a villain or as a character actor regularly in the most of films with Rajesh Khanna as the hero and in the films directed by Shakti Samanta. His indelible screen image remains of the guy playing the mouth organ while driving a jeep as Rajesh Khanna serenades Sharmila Tagore in the 1969 superhit, Aradhana. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sujit Kumar, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sujit Kumar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Sujit Kumar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sujit Kumar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Do Sher, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sujit Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sujit Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sujit Kumar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Krantiveer | Police Commissioner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tirangaa | D.S.P. | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Khel | Father/ Principal | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Aakhri Cheekh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | Bhola Ram | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kala Bazaar | Girdharilal | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hiraasat | Renu's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Singhasan | Head of jury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Aakhir Kyon? | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Salma | Akbar Mirza | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Jagir | Sujit - bandit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Yaadgaar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mahaan | Rajan | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Avtaar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Kaamchor | Sohan | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gopichand Jasoos | Mr. Kaliram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Jeene ki arzoo | Raka | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Barsaat Ki Ek Raat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Shaan | Kumar's Assistant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Insaaf Ka Tarazu | Chief of the Modelling company (Guest Appearance) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Ram Balram | Daku Satarawala | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Police Inspector Ranbir | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Abdullah | Jamaal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dhan Daulat | Sudhir Verma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Great Gambler | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Aatish | Khan (Bank Manager) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Trishna | Retd Army Major (Vidya's husband) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Dharam Veer | Rajkumar Sujan Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Aadmi Sadak Ka | Madan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Adalat | Sujit Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Aap Beati | Prakash K. Kapoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Charas | Lawrence… | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mehbooba | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Do Jasoos | G.L.Sippy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Aakraman | Pratap Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Roti | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Amir Garib | Police Inspector Anand (as Sujeet Kumar) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Do Sher | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Captain Vinod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Amar Prem | Mahesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Haathi Mere Saathi | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Aan Milo Sajna | Mohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Maa Aur Mamta | Sunder | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Naya Raasta | Ramu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Geet | Kunver Shamsher Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Aradhana | Madan Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Ittefaq | Inspector Diwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Gustakhi Maaf | Shankar | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Aulad | Dr. Mohan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jaal | Sunder Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sujit Kumar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sujit Kumar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sujit Kumar is "Do Sher" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sujit Kumar acted in?
Sujit Kumar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sujit Kumar?
Other notable films include "Abdullah", "Jagir", and "Krantiveer".