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Kiran Kumar (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth20 October 1953

Age71 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSushma Verma

FamilyFather: Jeevan Kumar; Sons: Shaurya Kumar, Vikas Kumar; Daughter: Srishti Kumar; Siblings: Bhushan Jeevan, Nikki Jeevan, Rikki Ugra

Kiran Kumar (Actor) Biography

Kiran Kumar, born Deepak Dhar on 20 October 1953 in Mumbai, is an Indian film actor known for his work across Hindi, Gujarati and Rajasthani cinema. Theson

Early life and background

Kiran Kumar was born Deepak Dhar on 20 October 1953 in Mumbai, India. He grew up in a family with film connections: his father is actor Jeevan Kumar. He attended The Daly College in Indore and later studied at R.D. National College in Bandra, Mumbai. He is identified as Hindu and has Kashmiri roots; the research notes a family connection that ties him to the former Vazir-e-Vazarat of Gilgit.

Physical profile

Kiran Kumar stands about 180 cm (5'11") tall and is reported to weigh around 75 kg (165 lbs). He has black hair and black eyes.

Career

Kiran Kumar began his screen journey early with a cameo appearance in the 1960 film Love in Simla and later took on leading roles such as in Azad Mohabbat (1974). Over the years he has worked in Hindi, Gujarati and Rajasthani films, and at times has been cast as the hero in Gujarati cinema. During stretches when Hindi offers were limited, he shifted focus to regional work and built a notable reputation in Gujarati films, earning a popular sobriquet in that industry.

He returned to a higher-profile presence in Hindi cinema with roles in films like Khudgarz and delivered memorable negative and antihero portrayals in movies including Tezaab and Khuda Gawah. Early in his career he drew stylistic inspiration from prominent stars of the era, and he later adapted his approach as his career evolved.

Beyond acting, Kiran Kumar is involved with the Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) and has served on its core committee. He played an organizing role for a fundraising event, Star CINTAA — Superstars Ka Jalwa, which brought performers together to support the association. He also founded a production company called Saitama Visions.

Personal life and family

Kiran Kumar is married to Sushma Verma, a former Gujarati actress who later worked as a stylist and consultant. The couple have three children: two sons, Shaurya Kumar, who is an actor, and Vikas Kumar, and a daughter, Srishti Kumar, who runs a jewelry and clothing label called Shush & Shish. He has siblings named Bhushan Jeevan, Nikki Jeevan and Rikki Ugra.

Public profile

Kiran Kumar is based in Mumbai and identified with Gujarati and regional cinemas in addition to his Hindi film work. He is described as a follower of Sai Baba. His career has included both leading-man work in regional films and notable villainous or antihero roles in mainstream Hindi movies, which helped reestablish his presence in Bollywood after quieter periods.

Latest updates

As of 2024, Kiran Kumar is 71 years old. The information provided records a long, varied career spanning cameo appearances in the early 1960s through leading and character roles across several Indian film industries. Specific recent projects beyond those noted in his filmography summary were not detailed in the source.
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Recent Work

Love in Simla

Cameo appearance (1960)

1960
Azad Mohabbat

Lead role (1974)

1974
Khudgarz

Returned to mainstream Hindi cinema with a notable role

Tezaab

Played a negative/antihero role

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Career Highlights

  1. Early cameo in Love in Simla (1960)
  2. Lead role in Azad Mohabbat (1974)
  3. Prominent work in Gujarati cinema, often cast as the hero
  4. Notable negative/antihero turns in Tezaab and Khuda Gawah
  5. Member of CINTAA core committee and organizer for Star CINTAA fundraising event
  6. Founder of the production house Saitama Visions
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiran Kumar (Actor) born?

20 October 1953

What is Kiran Kumar (Actor) known for?

Actor

What is Kiran Kumar (Actor)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Kiran Kumar (Actor) married to?

Sushma Verma