Sumeet Saigal
Sumeet Saigal | |
|---|---|
 Sumeet with his daughter Sayyeshaa | |
| Born | 18 February 1966 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Producer Distributor |
| Years active | 1987–1995 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Shaheen Banu
(m. 1990; div. 2003) |
| Children | Sayyeshaa |
Sumeet Saigal (born 18 February 1966) 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.[1]
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.[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
Sumeet was married to Shaheen, the niece of actress Saira Banu, from 1990 to 2003. He and Shaheen have one daughter named Sayyeshaa, who is a film actress and made her debut in 2015.[3] Sumeet later married actress Farah Naaz in the year 2003.[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
- 1988 - Souten Ki Beti
- 1987 - Param Dharam
- 1987 - Imaandaar
- 1987 - Insaniyat Ke Dushman
Zee Horror Show Mr Rajesh Sinha
References
- ^ "Sumeet Saigal movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Red Makes for Music Videos". www.hindustantimes.com. 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.