Personal details
- Birth Date: 1953-10-20
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: Bombay, State of Bombay, India
- Parents: Jeevan Dhar
- Professions: Actor
Kiran Kumar, born smack in the heart of Bombay on October 20, 1953, just kinda slipped into the film world like it was meant to be. The guy’s got this old-school charisma, you know? You see it in his eyes—like he’s got a thousand stories tucked away, waiting to spill. He kicked off his career with “Chalaak” in 1973, and honestly, he’s never really looked back. Sure, his name might not always be flashing in neon lights, but if you’ve watched “Khuda Gawah” (1992) or “Do Matwale” (1991), you’ve seen him hold his own with some of Bollywood’s big shots. The thing about Kiran is, he’s got this versatility—he can slip into a villain’s skin just as easily as he can play the misunderstood hero, or even the supportive friend who’s always got your back but might stab you in it if the script calls for it. The industry’s changed a ton since he started—gone are the days of melodrama overload, but Kiran? He adapts. That’s probably why he’s still kicking around, racking up credits while others from his era have vanished like yesterday’s news. He’s not just some background guy, either. His performances? They stick. There’s a certain roughness, something real, that just makes his characters pop—even if the movie itself is, well, forgettable. He’s seen the highs, the lows, the weird in-betweens of Bollywood, and somehow, he’s still got that swagger. If you dig into his filmography, you’ll find this mix of mainstream hits and hidden gems that prove the guy’s got serious staying power.
referencennSo, Jeevan Dhar’s kid steps into the spotlight—yeah, talk about some serious Bollywood legacy baggage. You’d think that having a famous dad would make things easier, right? Nope. People are always watching, comparing, sometimes even judging a bit too hard. But the interesting thing about this story is it doesn’t just ride on the coattails of Jeevan Dhar’s fame. Instead, you get this whole complicated journey, with the son trying to make it in a world where everyone already thinks they know who he is. There’s ambition, some messy expectations, and, honestly, a bit of rebellion—because who wants to just be known as someone’s kid forever? There are moments where you actually see the pressure crack through, and others where he just straight-up owns the stage. It’s not all glitz and glam; there’s struggle, some wins, and even a couple of dramatic face-offs. Bollywood loves a good legacy story, and this one’s got plenty of heart, swagger, and a dash of defiance.
October 20, 1953
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Bombay, State of Bombay, India
Yes, Shaurya Kumar
Jeevan Dhar and Surekha
71 years old