Cinemaazi remembers Dheeraj Kumar on his birth anniversary
1 Oct 1944
Cinemaazi wishes veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar on his birthday. Kumar was born in Punjab on this day. He began his acting career with Rajesh Nahta’s film Raaton Ka Raja (1970) alongside Shatrughan Sinha. Before entering films he worked as a model in TV ads, while getting recognised at a talent show organized by Filmfare magazine helped in launching his career in Hindi films. He later moved to work in television series, and has about more than 25 films and over 40 TV serials to his credit. His most noted films include Sargam (1979), Roti, Kapda aur Makaan (1974), Swami (1977), Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977). In 1986 Dheeraj Kumar started a television production house Creative Eye Limited and presides as the Managing Director.
