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Sujit Kumar

Sujit Kumar

Actor · Died February 5, 2010, aged 75 · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 7, 1934
Died
February 5, 2010 (aged 75)
From
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 106 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 29% in 30 days

What are Sujit Kumar's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
48%
Morality
28%
Power
9%
Society
8%
Self
4%
Survival
4%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 2 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
3
Tense
3
Bittersweet
3
Warm
2
Contemplative
1
Other
5

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Sujit Kumar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sujit Kumar's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

106 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page.

  • Mistake(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Marudhar Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Choreographer

  • Sarhad Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Champion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Producer

  • Daraar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Producer

  • Krantiveer(1994)

    as Police Commissioner

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Tirangaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as D.S.P.

  • Khel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Producer · as Father/ Principal

  • Aakhri Cheekh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Amba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bhiku

  • Kishen Kanhaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bhola Ram

  • Kali Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kala Bazaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Girdharilal

  • Aakhri Baazi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Asmaan Se Ooncha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Producer

  • Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Faisla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Vikram

  • Hiraasat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Renu's Father

  • Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Gopal

  • Avinash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Rajan,

  • Singhasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Head of jury

  • Aakhir Kyon? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Haqeeqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as SP Surajpal Singh

  • Salma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Akbar Mirza

  • Jagir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sujit - bandit

  • Yaadgaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Jaag Utha Insan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ramnarayan Chaturvedi

  • Hum Rahe Na Hum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Indar

  • Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Hasmukh

  • Mahaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Rajan

  • Avtaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Kaamchor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sohan

  • Ayaash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Baghavat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sarju

  • Gopichand Jasoos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mr. Kaliram

  • Jeene Ki Arzoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Raka

  • Barsaat Ki Ek Raat(1981)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Shaan(1980)

    as Kumar's Assistant

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Insaaf Ka Tarazu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Chief of the Modelling company (Guest Appearance)

  • Ram Balram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Daku Satarawala

  • The Burning Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Police Inspector Ranbir

  • Abdullah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Jamaal

  • Dhan Daulat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sudhir Verma

  • Khwab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Biharilal Khanna

  • Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Legal Advisor Jackson

  • Naalayak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Prem

  • The Great Gambler(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Aatish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Khan (Bank Manager)

  • Trishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Retd Army Major (Vidya's husband)

  • Farishta Ya Qatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Dharam Veer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Rajkumar Sujan Singh

  • Kalabaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Malhotra

  • Aadmi Sadak Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Madan

  • Dildaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Choke Lal

  • Ram Bharose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Adalat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Sujit Singh

  • Aap Beati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Prakash K. Kapoor

  • Charas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Lawrence…

  • Barood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Ratan

  • Mehbooba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Do Jasoos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as G.L.Sippy

  • Aakraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Pratap Singh

  • Roti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Inspector

  • Amir Garib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Police Inspector Anand (as Sujeet Kumar)

  • Insaaniyat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ram

  • Badla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Inspector Joshi

  • Charitraheen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mr. Khosla (Guest Appearance)

  • Do Sher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Resham Ki Dori(1974)

    as Dinesh

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jwar Bhata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Advocate Ramesh Khanna

  • Chhalia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Wohi Raat Wohi Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Rickshawala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Manohar

  • Raja Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Ravi

  • Mere Jeevan Saathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Captain Vinod

  • Yeh Gulistan Hamara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Teju

  • Amar Prem(1972)

    as Mahesh

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Bandagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Jaanwar Aur Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Mohan

  • Putlibai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Shararat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Vinod Kumar

  • Gehra Raaz(गहरा राज़) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Inspector Rajesh

  • Ek Din Aadhi Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Ashok

  • Haathi Mere Saathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Gangu

  • Haseenon Ka Devata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Gopal

  • Scattered Pearls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Gopi

  • Aan Milo Sajna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Mohan

  • Maa Aur Mamta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Sunder

  • Mangu Dada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Naya Raasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Ramu

  • Geet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Kunver Shamsher Singh

  • Maharaja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Man Ki Aankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Aradhana(1969)

    as Madan Verma

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Ittefaq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Inspector Diwan

  • Gustakhi Maaf(1969)

    as Shankar

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Aulad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Dr. Mohan

  • Ankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Jaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sunder Singh

  • Pati Patni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Lal Bangla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Raja

  • Kohraa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Ranjan

  • Bidesiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • O Mother Ganga I Will Offer You a Yellow Cloth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Shubh Kaamna

    as Jagannath

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

Career shape

Star power in the 5th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 104 titles from 1962 to 2023.

Highest rated

Amar Prem (1972)

Midcredits 96th

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting100 of 104: 99 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score69thProducing4 of 104: 3 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 104: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s12 · acting1970s48 · acting1980s32 · 31 acting · 1 crew1990s8 · 7 acting · 2 crew2000s2 · 1 acting · 1 crew2010s1 · crew2020s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Sujit Kumar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 10; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 46th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

17thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 10 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 10 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Gustakhi Maaf (1969)

88th percentile spread · 29% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Amar Prem (1972)

Midcredits 96th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 62. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Sujit Kumar work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sujit Kumar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Shakti Samanta shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors