Always mistaken and mixed up with actor, producer, director Shiv Kumar (Pathak). This is because they both have the same name. The other Shiv Kumar acted with Amitabh in Majboor and directed Lallu Ram,Maati Mangey Balidaan, produced Ahinsa (1979). Another different Shiv Kumar ( owner of a movie theatre) was married to actress Indira Billi. Another Shiv Kumar Batalvi was a famous poet.
