August 01, 2025

Dheeraj Kumar Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : July 16, 2025

Short Biography

Dheeraj Kumar was born on 01-10-1944 in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, India as Dheeraj Kochar. He was an Indian Film Actor, Television Director, Television Producer & Film Producer who was known for his work in Bollywood & Punjabi cinema.

Other Name: Dheeraj Kochhar, Dheeraj Kochar, Dhiraj
Other Professions: Television Director Television Producer Film Producer
Appearance: Bollywood Punjabi

Dheeraj Kumar Popular Videos

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Dheeraj Kumar died at the age of 80 on 15-07-2025 in Mumbai, India. He was suffering from acute pneumonia and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, where he took his last breath on 15-07-2025.

DEATHDAY 15 July,2025 (Tuesday)
DEATH PLACE Mumbai, Maharashtra
DEATH COUNTRY India

Dheeraj Kumar Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Name Not Known
Mother Name Not Known
Brother Not Known
Sister Not Known
Wife Zuby Kochar (Producer)
Children Not Known

He was born to a Hindi Khatri family. He was married to Zuby Kochar. He was the uncle of the writer/direcor/producer Inder Kochar.

 

Life's Important Dates Of Dheeraj Kumar

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Listening to Old Music
Marital Status Married
Debut Bollywood Film -as an actor - Deedar (1970)
Bollywood Film -as a producer - Fauji Chacha (1980)
TV Series - Kahan Gaye Woh Log (1986, also producer)
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N?A

Favourites

Favorite Color Black
Favorite Singer Mohammed Rafi
Favorite Dress Suits

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Dheeraj Kumar

  • He was born and grew up in a Hindu Khatri family in Mumbai.
  • He entered the entertainment world through a talent show opposite Rajesh Khanna & Subhash Ghai in 1965 and became the top finalist, while Rajesh Khanna was the winner.
  • He worked as a model in over 500 television commercials, including Vicks.
  • He made his acting debut in the Bollywood film Deedar in 1970.
  • He had his own production house named Creative Eye, which he founded in 1986 along with his wife Zuby Kochar.
  • He was the uncle of Inder Kochar, an Indian director, producer & writer.

Dheeraj Kumar Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Dheeraj Kumar was 80 years 9 months & 14 days old age.