Sumeet Saigal (born 18 February 1966) is an Indian former actor and producer who was active in Bollywood from 1987 to 1995, appearing in over 30 films.[1]
Sumeet Saigal | |
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 Sumeet with his daughter Sayyeshaa | |
| Born | 18 February 1966 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Producer Distributor |
| Years active | 1987–1995 2007–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Sayyeshaa |
| Relatives | Tabu (sister-in-law) Arya (son-in-law) |
Career
editSaigal made his debut in the 1987 film Insaniyat Ke Dushman and played leading or supporting roles in films opposite actors including Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Hemant Birje, Aditya Pancholi and Mithun Chakraborty. Some of his well-known films include Imaandaar (1987), Param Dharam (1987), Lashkar (1989), Bahaar Aane Tak (1990), Pati Patni Aur Tawaif (1990) and Gunaah (1993). In 1995, he acted in his last films Saajan Ki Baahon Mein and Sauda and left the film industry. After 12 years out of the limelight, he directed the music video for a song featured in the film Red: The Dark Side in 2007.[2] In 2010, he produced the horror film Rokkk, starring Udita Goswami and Tanushree Dutta. Currently, he has a production company named "Sumeet Arts", which dubs South Indian films into Hindi.
Personal life
editSumeet is the son of cinematographer Krishan Saigal. His uncles are directors Naresh Saigal and Ramesh Saigal.
Sumeet married Shaheen Banu, the daughter of Sultan Ahmed, granddaughter of Naseem Banu, and niece of actress Saira Banu, in 1990. They have one daughter, Sayyeshaa, born in 1997, who is a film actress and made her debut in 2015.[3] The couple divorced in 2003.
Sumeet later married actress Farah Naaz in 2003.[4]
Filmography
edit- 1987 - Imaandaar
- 1987 - Insaniyat Ke Dushman
- 1987 - Param Dharam
- 1988 - Tamacha
- 1988 - Zulm Ko Jala Doonga
- 1988 - Aag Ke Sholay
- 1988 - Souten Ki Beti
- 1989 - Apna Desh Paraye Log
- 1989 - Billoo Badshah
- 1989 - Dost Garibon Ka
- 1989 - Garibon Ka Daata
- 1989 - Lashkar
- 1989 - Sikka
- 1989 - Sindoor Aur Bandook
- 1989 - Souten Ki Beti
- 1989 - Ab Meri Baari
- 1989 - Apne Begaane
- 1989 - Nishane Baazi
- 1989 - Tu Nagin Main Sapera
- 1990 - Bahaar Aane Tak
- 1990 - Maha-Sangram
- 1990 - Meri Lalkaar
- 1990 - Nyay Anyay
- 1990 - Pati Patni Aur Tawaif
- 1990 - Shandaar
- 1990 - Choron Ki Rani Hasino Ka Raja
- 1990 - Kasam Dhande Ki[5] as Satyaprakash
- 1991 - Khatra
- 1991 - Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
- 1991 - Mehandi Ban Gai Khoon
- 1991 - Naag Mani
- 1992 - Sarphira
- 1992 - Jethaa
- 1993 - Gunaah
- 1993 - Dharam Ka Insaaf
- 1994 - Janam Se Pehle
- 1995 - Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
- 1995 - Sauda
- 1996 - Sikander (video)
- 2002 - Samay Kheluchhi Chaka Bhaunri
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References
edit- ^ "Sumeet Saigal movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Red Makes for Music Videos". www.hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "'Shivaay' actress Sayyesha Saigal is the step daughter of B'wood actress Farah & grand niece of Saira Banu". filmymonkey.com. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Farah Naaz Marriage: The Dainty Beauty's Tumultuous Love Life - The Bridal Box". thebridalbox.com. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Kasam Dhande Ki - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 6 April 2023.