Sumeet Saigal
Sumeet Saigal | |
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 Sumeet with his daughter Sayyeshaa | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Producer Distributor |
| Years active | 1987–1995 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shaheen Banu (1990-2003) Farah Naaz (2003-present) |
Sumeet Saigal is a former Indian Bollywood actor and producer who was active in the Bollywood film industry from 1987 to 1995, appearing in over 30 films.
Career
Saigal made his debut in the 1987 film Insaniyat Ke Dushman and played leading or supporting roles in films opposite actors like Sanjay Dutt, Govinda and Mithun Chakraborty amongst others. Some of his well-known films are 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.[1] 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
Sumeet was married to Shaheen, the niece of actress Saira Banu from 1990 to 2003. He and Shaheen have one daughter named Sayyeshaa[2], who is a film actress and made her debut in 2015.[3]. Sumeet later married actress Farah Naaz in the year 2013.[4]
Filmography
- 2002 - Samay Kheluchhi Chaka Bhaunri
- 1996 - Sikander (video)
- 1995 - Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
- 1995 - Sauda
- 1994 - Janam Se Pehle
- 1993 - Dharam Ka Insaaf
- 1993 - Gunaah
- 1992 - Jethaa
- 1992 - Sarphira
- 1991 - Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
- 1991 - Khatra
- 1991 - Mehandi Ban Gai Khoon
- 1991 - Naag Mani
- 1990 - Bahaar Aane Tak
- 1990 - Kasam Dhande Ki
- 1990 - Nyay Anyay
- 1990 - Choron Ki Rani Hasino Ka Raja
- 1990 - Pati Patni Aur Tawaif
- 1990 - Maha-Sangram
- 1990 - Meri Lalkaar
- 1990 - Shandaar
- 1989 - Apna Desh Paraye Log
- 1989 - Sindoor Aur Bandook
- 1989 - Tu Nagin Main Sapera
- 1989 - Sikka
- 1989 - Lashkar
- 1989 - Souten Ki Beti
- 1989 - Garibon Ka Daata
- 1989 - Billoo Baadshah
- 1989 - Dost Garibon Ka
- 1989 - Ab Meri Baari
- 1989 - Apne Begaane
- 1989 - Nishane Baazi
- 1988 - Aag Ke Sholay
- 1988 - Zulm Ko Jala Doonga
- 1988 - Tamacha
- 1987 - Param Dharam
- 1987 - Imaandaar
- 1987 - Insaniyat Ke Dushman
- 2015 - Zee Horror Show Manoj wife Sunita Priyanka Evil Spirit
References
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/Red-makes-way-for-music-videos/Article1-200691.aspx
- ^ http://filmydost.in/bollywood/shivaay-actress-sayyeshaa-grand-niece-saira-banu/
- ^ http://www.filmymonkey.com/bollywood/shivaay-actress-sayyeshaa-is-the-daughter-of-bwood-actor-sumeet-saigal-and-grand-niece-of-saira-banu-read-more-see-pics-66299
- ^ http://www.thebridalbox.com/articles/farha-naaz-marriage_0036673