Sanjeev Kumar’s niece Jigna Shah reveals, 'All his friends vanished when he quit drinking post-surgery'

Bollywood icon Sanjeev Kumar entered films in his 20s and quickly became one of the most respected actors of his era. Known for his versatility, he chose meaningful, character-driven roles over glamour or action. Off-screen, Sanjeev loved food and nightly gatherings with friends. Despite being born into a vegetarian Gujarati family, he adored chicken—so much so that he bought a separate house in Pali Hill to enjoy it freely.

Sanjeev Kumar’s niece Jigna Shah reveals, 'All his friends vanished when he quit drinking post-surgery'
Bollywood icon Sanjeev Kumar entered films in his 20s and quickly became one of the most respected actors of his era. Known for his versatility, he chose meaningful, character-driven roles over glamour or action. Off-screen, Sanjeev loved food and nightly gatherings with friends. Despite being born into a vegetarian Gujarati family, he adored chicken—so much so that he bought a separate house in Pali Hill to enjoy it freely.