Sanjeev Bhaskar

October 31, 1963 (age 62) Ealing, London, England, UK

Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE (born 31 October 1963) is a British actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for his work in the BBC Two sketch comedy series Goodness Gracious Me and as the star of the sitcom The Kumars at No. 42. He also presented and starred in a documentary series called India with Sanjeev Bhaskar in which he travelled to India and visited his ancestral home in today's Pakistan. Bhaskar's more dramatic acting roles include the lead role of Dr Prem Sharma in The Indian Doctor and a main role as DI Sunny Khan in Unforgotten.

His titles like Notting Hill, The Flash, and Yesterday - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/38

Weighted avg: 6.37 /10

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Notting Hill

1999May 1999 by Roger Michell

Minor role as Loud Man in Restaurant

Minor role as Loud Man in Restaurant

6.87 Good+
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2

The Flash

2023June 2023 by Andy Muschietti

Minor role as David Singh

Minor role as David Singh

6.16 Good--
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3

Yesterday

2019June 2019 by Danny Boyle

Minor role as Jed Malik

Minor role as Jed Malik

6.24 Good--
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4

Absolutely Anything

2015February 2015 by Terry Jones

Starring as Ray

Starring as Ray

5.43 Okay-
5

5

Paddington 2

2017November 2017 by Paul King

Minor role as Dr. Jafri

Minor role as Dr. Jafri

7.11 Good++
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6

The Zero Theorem

2013September 2013 by Terry Gilliam

Supporting as Doctor 1

Supporting as Doctor 1

5.60 Okay
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7

Arthur Christmas

2011November 2011 by Sarah Smith

Minor role as Lead Elf (voice)

Minor role as Lead Elf (voice)

6.33 Good--
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8

London Boulevard

2010November 2010 by William Monahan

Supporting as Dr. Raju

Supporting as Dr. Raju

5.42 Okay-
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9

The Family Plan 2

2025November 2025 by Simon Cellan Jones

Minor role as Vikram

Minor role as Vikram

6.08 Okay++
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10

Paddington in Peru

2024November 2024 by Dougal Wilson

Minor role as Dr. Jafri

Minor role as Dr. Jafri

6.35 Good-
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11

Unforgotten

Airing since 2015 by Chris Lang

Starring as DS Sunil 'Sunny' Khan

Starring as DS Sunil 'Sunny' Khan

6.52 Good-
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12

Dragon Rider

2020October 2020 by Tomer Eshed

Supporting as Mad Doc (voice)

Supporting as Mad Doc (voice)

6.39 Good-
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13

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

2021September 2021 by Sean Doherty

Starring as Self - Comedian

Starring as Self - Comedian

5.61 Okay
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14

L'Entente cordiale

2006June 2006 by Vincent de Brus

Supporting as Commandant Bashir

Supporting as Commandant Bashir

5.09 Okay--
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15

Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans

2019July 2019 by Dominic Brigstocke

Minor role as Mr Felix

Minor role as Mr Felix

5.17 Okay--
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16

Anita and Me

2002November 2002 by Metin Hüseyin

Supporting as Mr. Kumar

Supporting as Mr. Kumar

5.83 Okay+
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17

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

2010March 2010 by Aubrey Powell

Minor role as Mountie

Minor role as Mountie

6.25 Good--
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18

Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

2007June 2007 by Shaad Ali

Minor role as Shopkeeper

Minor role as Shopkeeper

4.94 Mediocre++
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19

Jackboots on Whitehall

2010October 2010 by Edward McHenry

Minor role as Rupee/Old Gil/King (voice)

Minor role as Rupee/Old Gil/King (voice)

5.38 Okay-
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20

The Indian Doctor

2010–2013

Starring as Dr. Prem Sharma

Starring as Dr. Prem Sharma

Needs more reviews
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21

Goodness Gracious Me

1998–2001 by Meera Syal

Supporting

Supporting

5.93 Okay++
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22

Inferno

2002October 2002 by Paul Kousoulides

Starring as Jaz

Starring as Jaz

Needs more reviews
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23

The Mystic Masseur

2001October 2001 by Ismail Merchant

Supporting as Beharry

Supporting as Beharry

5.83 Okay+
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24

Mumbai Calling

2009

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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25

The Kumars at No. 42

2001–2006 by Sharat Sardana

Starring

Starring

Needs more reviews
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26

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

2015September 2015 by Deep Sehgal

Lead role as Presenter

Lead role as Presenter

Needs more reviews
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27

Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery

2024September 2024 by Ed Bye

Supporting as Gwyn

Supporting as Gwyn

Needs more reviews
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28

Captain Butler

1997

Starring

Starring

Needs more reviews
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29

Sandylands

2020–2021

Supporting as Les Vegas

Supporting as Les Vegas

Needs more reviews
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30

Small Potatoes

1999

Starring as Rick Roy

Starring as Rick Roy

Needs more reviews
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31

India with Sanjeev Bhaskar

2007

Lead role as Self - Presenter

Lead role as Self - Presenter

Needs more reviews
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32

Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee

2005

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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33

The Kumars

2014

Lead role as Sanjeev Kumar

Lead role as Sanjeev Kumar

Needs more reviews
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34

We Know Where You Live

Airing since 1997

Starring as Various Characters

Starring as Various Characters

Needs more reviews
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35

Chopratown

2005 by Anil Gupta

Starring

Starring

Needs more reviews
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36

The Children's Party at the Palace

2006June 2006 by Claire Popplewell

Minor role as Robin Hood (Robin Hood)

Minor role as Robin Hood (Robin Hood)

Needs more reviews
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37

The Itch of the Golden Nit

2011June 2011 by Sarah Cox

Minor role as Ten Heart Hero (voice)

Minor role as Ten Heart Hero (voice)

Needs more reviews
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38

The Real McCoy

1991–1996

Supporting

Supporting

Needs more reviews