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Biography
Sumeet Saigal is a former Indian Bollywood actor and producer who was active in the Bollywood film industry from 1987 to 1995 appearing in over 30 films.
Career
Saigal made his debut in the 1987 film Insaniyat Ke Dushman and played leading or supporting roles in films opposite actors like Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Mithun Chakraborty amongst others. Some of his well known films include Imaandaar (1987), Param Dharam (1987), Lashkar (1989), Bahaar Aane Tak (1990), Pati Patni Aur Tawaif (1990) and Gunaah (1993). In 1995 he acted in his last films Saajan Ki Baahon Mein and Sauda and left the film industry. After 12 years out of the limelight, he directed the music video for a song featured in the film Red: The Dark Side in 2007. In 2010 he produced the horror film Rokkk starring Udita Goswami and Tanushree Dutta.
Personal life
Sumeet was married to Shaheen Banu, the niece of actress Saira Banu from 1997 to 2000. He and Shaheen have one daughter named Sayesha Saigal who has recently also joined films. Sumeet later married actress Farah Naaz.
Filmography
- 2002 - Samay Kheluchhi Chaka Bhaunri
- 1996 - "Sikander" (video)
- 1995 - Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
- 1995 - Sauda
- 1994 - Janam Se Pehle
- 1993 - Dharam Ka Insaaf
- 1993 - Gunaah
- 1992 - Jethaa
- 1992 - Sarphira
- 1991 - Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
- 1991 - Khatra
- 1991 - Mehandi Ban Gai Khoon
- 1991 - Naag Mani
- 1990 - Bahaar Aane Tak
- 1990 - Kasam Dhande Ki
- 1990 - Nyay Anyay
- 1990 - Choron Ki Rani Hasino Ka Raja
- 1990 - Pati Patni Aur Tawaif
- 1990 - Maha-Sangram
- 1990 - Meri Lalkaar
- 1990 - Shandaar
- 1989 - Apna Desh Paraye Log
- 1989 - Sindoor Aur Bandook
- 1989 - Tu Nagin Main Sapera
- 1989 - Sikka
- 1989 - Lashkar
- 1989 - Souten Ki Beti
- 1989 - Garibon Ka Daata
- 1989 - Billoo Baadshah
- 1989 - Dost Garibon Ka
- 1989 - Ab Meri Baari
- 1989 - Apne Begaane
- 1989 - Nishane Baazi
- 1988 - Aag Ke Sholay
- 1988 - Zulm Ko Jala Doonga
- 1988 - Tamacha
- 1987 - Param Dharam
- 1987 - Imaandaar
- 1987 - Insaniyat Ke Dushman