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Sanjeev Bhaskar

A familiar face. A favorite credit.

Sanjeev Bhaskar

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Born October 31, 1963Age 63

29sketches in the archive
1show
5characters

Cast appearances (28)

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The person behind the punchline

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Sanjeev Bhaskar is a British actor, comedian, writer, and presenter who became widely known through the radio and television sketch series Goodness Gracious Me. Alongside Meera Syal, Nina Wadia, and Kulvinder Ghir, he performed sketches that explored British Asian life through characters, reversals, and cultural misunderstandings.

Bhaskar starred as Sanjeev Kumar in The Kumars at No. 42, combining a fictional family sitcom with interviews involving real celebrity guests. His dramatic roles include Dr. Prem Sharma in The Indian Doctor and detective Sunny Khan in Unforgotten. He has also worked in film, documentary presenting, and musical theater.

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