Kiran Kumar (Actor) Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
Kiran Kumar Quick Info
Height
6 ft
Weight
81 kg
Date of Birth
October 20, 1953
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Spouse
Sushma Verma
Kiran Kumar is a is a well distinguished Hindi, Rajasthani, and Gujarati film and serial actor. He is known to be the son of legendary actor Jeevan and the great-grandson of the Vazir-e-Vazarat of Gilgit. Kiran’s intense passion for film earned him the title ‘The Bachhan of Gujarati Cinema.’ Kiran is also noted for his essential portrayal in many hit films like Khudgarz (1987), Tezaab (1988), Khuda Gawah (1992), Chalaak (1973), Do Matwale (1991), Love Has No Language (2008), and Bobby Jasoos (2014). He is also distinguished for starring in several TV shows such as Zindagi (1987), Ghutan (1997), Sahil, Grihasti (2008-2009), Katha Sagar (1986), Aur Phir Ek Din (1999), Papa (1996), Miilee (2005), Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar (2011), and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai.
Kiran has also won several awards for his devoted acting skills such as 2 Mayor’s Award, and a Zee TV Award.
Born Name
Kiran Kumar
Nick Name
Dipak Dhar
Kiran Kumar as seen in a picture (BOLLYWOOD MOVIES 80s,90s,2000s / Instagram)
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Bombay, Bombay State, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Kiran studied at the Daly College in Indore. He later joined R.D. National College which is in Bandra, Mumbai. After that, Kiran went on to study at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune.
Rekha – Kiran was believed to have been engaged to veteran actress Rekha. However, no comments had been made on the rumors by the duo.
Mallika Sarabhai – Actress Mallika Sarabhai and Kiran were rumored to have been engaged to each other for a short while. Despite the strong rumors, the two never came forth to talk about the kind of relationship they had with one another.
Sushma Verma – Gujarati actress Sushma Verma and Kiran Kumar tied the knot in the past. The couple has two children, a girl name Shristi Kumar who is a designer and a son named Shaurya Kumar who is a film director by profession.
Kiran Kumar as seen in a picture taken in September 2016 (Deccan Chronicle)
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
However, he prefers to dye his hair in shades of black and dark brown.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Thick mustache
Often wears spectacles
Due to his age, he has cheek wrinkles
Kiran Kumar as seen in a selfie taken in September 2018 (Abhinay Thapliyal / Instagram)
Religion
Hinduism
Best Known For
Being cast as Sudhir in Khudgarz (1987), Lotiya Pathan in Tezaab (1988), Pasha in Khuda Gawah (1992), Amar in Chalaak (1973), Kasturi in Do Matwale (1991), Mr. Roy in Love Has No Language (2008), and Anees Khan in Bobby Jasoos (2014)
Starring in several TV shows such as Zindagi (1987), Ghutan (1997), Sahil, Grihasti (2008-2009), Katha Sagar (1986), Aur Phir Ek Din (1999), Papa (1996), Miilee (2005), Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar (2011), and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai
Being the son of veteran actor Jeevan
Winning 2 Mayor’s Awards and a Zee TV Award until 2019
First Film
Kiran made his debut theatrical film appearance in the comedy movie Love In Simla in 1960.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance in Sunil Mehta’s Prem Kishan.
Kiran Kumar Favorite Things
Set Of Clothing – Grey flannel trousers with a dark blue blazer and a light blue shirt with a maroon silk tie and a handkerchief
Kiran Kumar as seen in a before and after picture (BOLLYWOOD MOVIES 80s,90s,2000s / Instagram)
Kiran Kumar Facts
He was born into a family of rich heritage.
His great grandfather once governed the city of Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Kiran was raised in Bombay State, which was one the largest states of India in the ’50s.
During his childhood days, he aspired to become an engine driver.
Kiran spent his schooling days as a boarder at the Daly College, Indore.
He developed an immense passion for film at a very early age as he would often accompany his father Jeevan who was known as the ultimate villain in the Bollywood industry.
Kiran’s paternal grandfather passed away when his father was 3 years old, and his paternal grandmother died just as she had given birth to Jeevan.
He firmly believes in the teachings of Sai Baba.
In the past, he founded the production house Sainama Visions.
Until March 2019, Kiran had appeared in an astounding 7000 plus television episodes, more than 550 Hindi films, and more than 80 regional films.
In an interview with Indian Television in 2002, Kiran stated that he was one of the highest paid actors in the industry.
Kiran received the privilege to be a lifetime member with the International Film and Television Club of the Asian Academy of Film & Television in the past.
In the past, he was selected to be a committee member of the Cine And TV Artistes’ Association.
During his time at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, his friends had nicknamed him ‘Dipak Dhar.’
He was to be featured as the main rival of actor Sanjay Dutt in the film Sher. However, due to Sanjay’s imprisonment, the film was not released even as of March 2019.
Kiran is notably known for his humanitarian deeds as he supports several child welfare organizations and cancer awareness campaigns.
He started appearing in Gujarati films after he had not attained much success in Hindi movies during the ’70s. Later, he was titled as ‘The Bachhan of Gujarati Cinema’. However, in 1987, he once again made his mark in Hindi films after starring as Sudhir in Director Rakesh Roshan’s film Khudgarz.
In 1992, he was nominated at the Filmfare award for “Best Performance in Negative Role” for his character as Pasha in Khuda Gawah.
He enjoys going for massages every now and then.
Kiran is a huge cricket fan.
He looked up to actor V.K. Sharma for inspiration and guidance.
In October 2023, he revealed that he stood by his decision to do B and C-grade films because they helped him build his dream house. In his house, pillars alone cost him ₹44 lakhs.
