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Sanjeev Bhaskar

Sanjeev Bhaskar

Known For Acting
Birthday Oct 31, 1963 (61)
Birthplace Ealing, London, England, UK
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Jul 10, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE (born 31 October 1963) is a British actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for his work in the BBC Two sketch comedy series Goodness Gracious Me and as the star of the sitcom The Kumars at No. 42. He also presented and starred in a documentary series called In ... dia with Sanjeev Bhaskar in which he travelled to India and visited his ancestral home in today's Pakistan. Bhaskar's more dramatic acting roles include the lead role of Dr Prem Sharma in The Indian Doctor and a main role as DI Sunny Khan in Unforgotten.

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Paddington in Peru

Paddington in Peru

2024

as Dr. Jafri

The Flash

The Flash

2023

as David Singh

Dragon Rider

Dragon Rider

2020

as Mad Doc (voice)

Yesterday

Yesterday

2019

as Jed Malik

Paddington 2

Paddington 2

2017

as Dr. Jafri

Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015

as Ray

The Zero Theorem

The Zero Theorem

2013

as Doctor 1

Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas

2011

as Lead Elf (voice)

The Itch of the Golden Nit

The Itch of the Golden Nit

2011

as Ten Heart Hero (voice)

London Boulevard

London Boulevard

2010

as Dr. Raju

Jackboots on Whitehall

Jackboots on Whitehall

2010

as Rupee/Old Gil/King (voice)

The Children's Party at the Palace

The Children's Party at the Palace

2006

as Robin Hood (Robin Hood)

Scoop

Scoop

2006

as Poker Player

Chopratown

Chopratown

2005

as Vik Chopra

Lion Battlefield

Lion Battlefield

2004

as Narrator (voice)

Inferno

Inferno

2002

as Jaz

Anita and Me

Anita and Me

2002

as Mr. Kumar

The Guru

The Guru

2002

as Rasphal the Cook

The Mystic Masseur

The Mystic Masseur

2001

as Beharry

Notting Hill

Notting Hill

1999

as Loud Man in Restaurant

The Dance of Shiva

The Dance of Shiva

1998

as Sergeant Bakshi

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Unforgotten

as DS Sunil 'Sunny' Khan

Episodes: 36

First Aired: Oct 08, 2015

Secrets of the Transport Museum

as Narrator (Voice)

Episodes: 20

First Aired: Mar 30, 2021

The Indian Doctor

as Dr. Prem Sharma

Episodes: 15

First Aired: Nov 15, 2010

The Kumars

as Sanjeev Kumar

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Jan 15, 2014

Porters

as Mr. Pradeep

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Sep 20, 2017

Sandylands

as Les Vegas

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Mar 04, 2020

Keeping Mum

as Ahmed

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 17, 1997

Lewis

as Kanan Dutta

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 18, 2007

Good Omens

as Giles Baddicombe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 31, 2019

Doctor Who

as Colonel Ahmed

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 26, 2005

Jonathan Creek

as Doctor

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 09, 1997

Midsomer Murders

as Armand Stone

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 23, 1997

Little Crackers

as Papa

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 19, 2010

Inside Classical

as Dr Watson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 22, 2022

The Sandman

as Cain

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 05, 2022

Hitmen

as Robin Sharma

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 25, 2020

The Kumars at No. 42

Episodes: 51

First Aired: Nov 12, 2001

The Real McCoy

Episodes: 30

First Aired: May 10, 1991

Goodness Gracious Me

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Jul 05, 1996

Horrible Histories

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Apr 16, 2009

Mumbai Calling

Episodes: 8

First Aired: May 30, 2009

Captain Butler

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Jan 03, 1997

India with Sanjeev Bhaskar

as Himself - Presenter

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Jul 30, 2007

Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee

Episodes: 3

First Aired: May 10, 2005

Parkinson

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 09, 1998

Would I Lie to You?

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jun 16, 2007

Top Gear

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 20, 2002

This Morning

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 1988

The One Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 14, 2006

Room 101

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 04, 1994

The Paul O'Grady Show

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 2004

Dalziel & Pascoe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 16, 1996

Richard & Judy

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 26, 2001

Chopratown

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 19, 2005

The Alan Titchmarsh Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 03, 2007

Natural World

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 30, 1983

Must See TV

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 10, 2005

Rewind The 60s

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 15, 2010

Natural World

as Presenter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 30, 1983

Love Soup

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 2005

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 16, 2014

All the Queen's Horses with Alan Titchmarsh

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 19, 2009

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 07, 2014

Gadget Man

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 19, 2012

Final Chance to Save

as Himself

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 03, 2005

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1990

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