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Dheeraj Kumar(1944-2025)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Actor
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Dheeraj Kumar
Dheeraj Kumar was born on 1 October 1944. He was a producer and director, known for Om Namah Shivay (1997), Angaarey (1975) and Shree Ganesh (2000). He died on 15 July 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
BornOctober 1, 1944
DiedJuly 15, 2025(80)
BornOctober 1, 1944
DiedJuly 15, 2025(80)
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Known for

Samar Jai Singh and Gayatri Shastri in Om Namah Shivay (1997)
Om Namah Shivay
8.1
TV Series
  • Director
Angaarey (1975)
Angaarey
6.1
  • Ajay
  • 1975
Shree Ganesh (2000)
Shree Ganesh
6.0
TV Series
  • Director
Shilpa Shinde in Maayka: Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka (2007)
Maayka: Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka
7.5
TV Series
  • Producer

Credits

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Producer

  • Jaane Anjaane
    • producer
    • TV Series
  • Adnan Khan and Eisha Singh in Ishq Subhan Allah (2018)
    Ishq Subhan Allah
    6.0
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2018–2020
  • Ishq Aaj Kal (2019)
    Ishq Aaj Kal
    8.0
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2019
  • Nadaniyaan (2013)
    Nadaniyaan
    8.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2013–2017
  • Betaal Aur Sinhasan Battisi
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2015
  • Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati (2011)
    Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati
    8.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2011–2014
  • Spinner
    Short
    • associate producer
    • 2014
  • Upasana Singh in Uff Yeh Nadaniyaan (2013)
    Uff Yeh Nadaniyaan
    4.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Amrapali Gupta and Khyati Mangla in Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna (2012)
    Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Ankita Sharma in Sawaare Sabke Sapne... Preeto (2011)
    Sawaare Sabke Sapne... Preeto
    8.4
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2011
  • Neem Neem Shahad Shahad (2011)
    Neem Neem Shahad Shahad
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2011
  • Babosa Mere Bhagwan
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2011–2012
  • Yami Gautam and Gaurav Khanna in Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam (2009)
    Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam
    8.4
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2009–2010
  • Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann (2006)
    Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann
    7.0
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2006–2009
  • Shilpa Shinde in Maayka: Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka (2007)
    Maayka: Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka
    7.5
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2007–2009
  • Akash Nair, Preeti Gandwani, and Mukesh Solanki in Ganesh Leela (2009)
    Ganesh Leela
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2009–2010

Director

  • Shree Ganesh
    • Director
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • Ghar Sansaar
    • Director
    • TV Series
  • Akash Nair, Preeti Gandwani, and Mukesh Solanki in Ganesh Leela (2009)
    Ganesh Leela
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2009–2010
  • Prabhu Deva, Satish Kaushik, and Naveen Bawa in Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
    Aabra Ka Daabra
    2.7
    • Director
    • 2004
  • Om Namo Narayan (2004)
    Om Namo Narayan
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2004
  • Jai Santoshi Maa
    TV Series
    • Director (2001-2002)
    • 2001–2002
  • Jap Tap Vrat (2000)
    Jap Tap Vrat
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Shree Ganesh (2000)
    Shree Ganesh
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Samar Jai Singh and Gayatri Shastri in Om Namah Shivay (1997)
    Om Namah Shivay
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Adalat
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1993–1994
  • Jan Afat Mein Hai
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1988

Actor

  • Danny Denzongpa and Anita Raj in Faisla Main Karungi (1995)
    Faisla Main Karungi
    4.6
    • Inspector Chaturvedi
    • 1995
  • Adalat
    TV Series
    • 1993–1994
  • Bharat Ke Shaheed
    TV Series
    • 1990–1991
  • Ram Milai Jodi
    • 1986
  • Aakhri Chaal
    TV Movie
    • 1985
  • Kahaan Gaye Woh Log
    8.2
    TV Series
    • 1985
  • Kaajal Kiran in Main Khilona Nahin (1985)
    Main Khilona Nahin
    • 1985
  • Nanand Bhojai
    • Vijay
    • 1985
  • Bepanaah (1985)
    Bepanaah
    6.6
    • Shesh Naag
    • 1985
  • Aadhi Raat Ke Baad
    TV Movie
    • 1985
  • Karmyudh (1985)
    Karmyudh
    5.4
    • Kundan
    • 1985
  • Shabana Azmi, Sujit Kumar, Rehana Sultan, and Kanwaljeet Singh in Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984)
    Hum Rahe Na Hum
    5.7
    • Parmar
    • 1984
  • Purana Mandir (1984)
    Purana Mandir
    6.3
    • Raka - Gypsy
    • 1984
  • Nana Patekar, Raj Babbar, Iftekhar, and Smita Patil in Aaj Ki Awaz (1984)
    Aaj Ki Awaz
    5.5
    • Prof. Lalwani (as Dheeraj)
    • 1984
  • Rajesh Khanna in Dharm Aur Qanoon (1984)
    Dharm Aur Qanoon
    7.0
    • Police Inspector
    • 1984

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Dheeraj
  • Born
    • October 1, 1944
  • Died
    • July 15, 2025
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(pneumonia)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Many industry insiders believe he is the father of Indian Cricketer Sourav Ganguly. Dheeraj and former actress Vimi had Sourav in 1972 and put him up for adoption.

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