Sanjeevs niece: 'All friends vanished when he quit drinking'

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 chickenso much so that he bought a separate house in Pali Hill to enjoy it freely.