Why Veteran Actor Sanjeev Kumar Decided To Never Marry After A Relationship

Sanjeev Kumar was born on July 9, 1938, and his real name was Harihar Jethalal Jariwala. Despite captivating audiences with his versatile performances where he portrayed both grandfather and father roles at a young age, his own life was tragically cut short. Sanjeev Kumar sadly could not even reach the age of fifty, as he passed away on November 06, 1985, at the tender age of 47. On his death anniversary, let’s delve into some intriguing aspects of his personal life.

In addition to his illustrious career, Sanjeev Kumar’s personal life also garnered attention. His portrayal of Thakur in the movie Sholay is still etched in the audience’s memory. However, during the making of this film, his own love story remained unfulfilled.

According to some reports, it’s believed that Sanjeev Kumar was deeply in love with Hema Malini. Yet, during Sholay, Hema Malini and Dharmendra’s romance blossomed, leaving Sanjeev Kumar’s love unrequited. It’s said that this experience led him to decide never to marry.

Indeed, reports are suggesting that Sanjeev Kumar’s decision not to marry was influenced by a belief that he would not live past the age of fifty. Sadly, this premonition became a reality as he bid farewell to the world at the young age of 47. It’s worth noting that his untimely death was surprising, mirroring a pattern of sudden deaths in his family, which included his grandfather, father, and brothers. Despite his ability to portray grandfather and father roles at a young age on screen, in real life, he did not have the chance to reach the age of 50.

Sanjeev Kumar’s unfortunate prediction indeed became a reality when he passed away from a heart attack in 1985, at the age of approximately 47. The information shared by Hanif Zaveri in his book ‘An Actor’s Actor: The Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar’ highlights a striking pattern in his family history. Sanjeev Kumar’s grandfathers, Shivlal Jariwala and Jethalal Jariwala, as well as his brothers Kishore Jariwala and Nikul Jariwala, all tragically passed away before reaching the age of 50, and remarkably, all of them succumbed to heart attacks.