Hiten Kumar
About Hiten Kumar
Hiten Kumar, born Hiten Mehta in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a beloved name in Gujarati cinema. Son of Ishwarlal and Urmila Mehta, he is the second among three siblings elder brother Pankaj and younger sister Bhavna. A passionate actor since college, he began his journey through intercollegiate drama competitions and theatre in the early 1980s, earning Best Actor awards while studying at Mumbai University.
Though he worked at LIC as a Development Officer for 10 years, his love for acting kept him involved in theatre. He performed in over 45 plays in Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and English, gradually making a mark in Gujarati commercial theatre. After many struggles and rejections in films and TV, his major breakthrough came in 1995–96 with the Gujarati film Unchi Medina Uncha Mol, earning him the Gujarat State Award for Best Villain.
His iconic rise came with Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya (1997), directed by Govind Patel, which broke all records in Gujarati cinema, grossing ₹22 crore when ticket prices were just ₹7–11. He followed it with hits like Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu (2001), which won 11 State Awards.
In a career spanning over 27 years, he acted in more than 130 Gujarati films, winning 9 Gujarat State Awards and 90+ awards from other organizations. His versatility spans roles from hero to villain, aged characters to psychologically intense ones—as seen in Vash, later remade by Ajay Devgn as Black Magic. He has also appeared in Hindi films like Jayate, Raakh, and Simran, and is now working on new Gujarati projects for 2024, while exploring cinema in other Indian languages.
TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Simran Drama | 15 Sept 2017 | Praful's Father | Released |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2017
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Hiten Kumar – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Hiten Kumar is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Hiten Kumar has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Kangana Ranaut, Apurva Asrani, Sohum Shah. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Hiten Kumar has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Crime, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Hiten Kumar made their hindi film debut in 2017 with the film Simran. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Hiten Kumar's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
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How many hindi films has Hiten Kumar acted in?▼
Hiten Kumar has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Crime, Thriller.
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Hiten Kumar's notable hindi films include "Simran". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Hiten Kumar works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Hiten Kumar, born Hiten Mehta in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a beloved name in Gujarati cinema. Son of Ishwarlal and Urmila Mehta, he is the second among ...
When did Hiten Kumar debut in bollywood?▼
Hiten Kumar made their bollywood debut in 2017 with the film "Simran".
What genres has Hiten Kumar worked in?▼
Hiten Kumar has worked in Drama (1 film), Crime (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their hindi film career.