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Sachin Pilgaonkar recalls Sanjeev Kumar's tragic death
Sanjeev Kumar was a famous actor who died young.
His friend Sachin Pilgaonkar talked about the sad day he found Sanjeev dead.
Sanjeev loved late-night parties and eating rich food, which hurt his health.
A palmist once said he wouldn't live long, so he played older roles in movies.
His friends remember him fondly but also worry about his lifestyle.
Sanjeev Kumar died on November 6, 1985, at the age of 47 due to a heart attack.
Sachin Pilgaonkar found Sanjeev Kumar face down on the carpet in his room.
Sanjeev Kumar had a close bond with Sachin Pilgaonkar and often confided in him.
Sanjeev Kumar's lifestyle, including late-night parties and heavy drinking, contributed to his poor health.
A palmist predicted Sanjeev Kumar wouldn't live long, which influenced his choice of roles.
- Who
- Sanjeev Kumar, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Parikshit Sahni, Tabassum
- What
- Sanjeev Kumar's untimely death and the circumstances surrounding it
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- When
- November 6, 1985
- Why
- Sanjeev Kumar's lifestyle and health issues led to his death
Sanjeev Kumar's Lifestyle
Health and Habits
Late-Night Habits
Sanjeev Kumar's Lifestyle
Sanjeev Kumar enjoyed late-night gatherings with friends, drinking and eating non-vegetarian food.
Health and Habits
These habits contributed to his poor health and ultimately led to his untimely death.
Key facts
- Date of Death
- November 6, 1985
- Age at Death
- 47 years old
- Cause of Death
- Massive heart attack
- Close Friends
- Shammi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Randhir Kapoor
- Prediction
- A palmist predicted he wouldn't live long
Quotes
Sachin Pilgaonkar
Actor who was close friends with Sanjeev Kumar
“I told him I wanted to see him the next day. He said, ‘Come in the morning.’”
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“A palm reader once said I wouldn’t live long or see old age.”
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