Kiran Kumar, a celebrated Indian actor, has graced Hindi, Rajasthani, and Gujarati films with his talent. His career spans decades, showcasing versatility and a remarkable screen presence.

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Kiran Kumar was born on October 20, 1953 (age 70 as of 2023) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Libra. He completed his schooling at The Daly College in Indore and graduated from R.D. National College, Bandra, Mumbai. Following graduation, he honed his acting skills at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.

Physical Appearance

Here’s a summary of Kiran Kumar’s physical attributes:

• Height: 5′ 11″
• Weight (approx.): 75 kg
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Wife

Kiran Kumar hails from a Kashmiri Hindu family. He is the grandson of the Vazir-e-Vazarat of Gilgit. His father, Jeevan Kumar, was also an actor. While details about his mother remain scarce, he has a brother, Bhushan Jeevan, and two sisters, Nikki Jeevan and Rikki Ugra.

He is married to Sushma Verma, a former Gujarati actress, stylist, and consultant. Together they have two sons, Shaurya Kumar (an actor), and Vikas Kumar, and a daughter, Srishti Kumar, who runs a jewelry and clothing label, “Shush & Shish.”

Career

Kiran Kumar’s acting journey began with a cameo in “Love In Shimla” in 1960. His debut as a lead actor was in 1974’s “Azad Mohabbat.” After facing some setbacks, he transitioned to Gujarati films where he gained immense popularity, earning the title “The Bachchan of Gujarati Cinema.”

Rakesh Roshan brought him back to Hindi cinema with “Khudgarz.” He subsequently took on memorable negative roles in films like “Tezaab” and “Khuda Gawah,” earning critical acclaim. His television career is equally impressive with appearances in numerous serials, including “Zindagi,” “Ghutan,” “Sahil,” “Manzil,” “Grihasti,” “Katha Sagar,” “Aur Phir Ek Din,” “Papa,” “Miilee,” and “Agneepath.”

He’s an active member of CINTAA (Cine and TV Artists Association), participating in fundraising events like ‘Superstars Ka Jalwa’.

Favourite Things

• Actress: Meena Kumari
• Cuisine: Gujarati Food

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Kiran Kumar:

• He enjoys watching cricket.
• A devoted follower of Sai Baba, he named his production house Saitama Visions after him.
• He was born as Deepak Dhar and later changed his name to Kiran Kumar.
• He is sometimes mistaken for the choreographer with the same initials.
• While accused of imitating Rajesh Khanna’s style, he credits theatre artist V. K. Sharma (Rajesh Khanna’s acting guru) as his influence.
• His father initially wanted him to focus solely on Hindi films as a hero, but he later worked in Gujarati films when opportunities in Hindi cinema were limited.

Film and Television Appearances

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