Hiten Kumar
Biography
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
Known For & Full Filmography20 Titles
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Inspector Wagh
Everything changes for Aarav when he gets involved in a road accident. A wrong decision takes him on a journey darker than his wildest dreams. Loved by a father, pampered by a friend and chased by a cop, will he be able to find redemption?
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Himmatlal Andhariya
Himmatlal Andhariya has a flourishing marriage bureau that has helped over a thousand couples tie the knot, but he has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable match for his son, Yug.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Kamlesh
Some powerful people, with strong political influence, leaders of the crowd and determined law enforcement collide with one another and the society implodes.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An anthology that revolves around people experiencing paranoia by Machines and Futuristic devices.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Anant
One fine Night Trisha (Janki Bodiwala) meets Vishal (Ravi gohil) at a party. Both of them are from different backgrounds and follow a different lifestyle. This meeting of both starts a super fun havoc with the cutest romance in their lives.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Pratap
Atharva, a family man, takes his family for a vacation and unfortunately gets trapped in black magic by a stranger named Pratap.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Iti, an aspiring actress, Raaghav, a matrimony agency owner, and Ved, a UK banker, navigate love, cultural clashes, and self-discovery, exploring the complexities of relationships and personal growth through their intertwined lives. The Great Gujarati Matrimony is a romantic drama that follows the intertwined lives of Iti, an aspiring actress, Raaghav, a lively matrimony agency owner, and Ved, an investment banker from UK. As they navigate love, cultural clashes, and self-discovery, their journey explores the complexities of relationships and personal growth.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Sawarmal
Distraught Aditya finds himself on a road trip with three strangers who offer different perspectives on his life.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Surya's Father (Mahadev)
A family drama that explores the emotional layers of a household where love is rarely spoken but deeply felt. Through conflict, silence, and resilience, it reveals what it takes to keep a family from falling apart.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Madhusudhan Shukla
On his way back to his house in Saputara, Daanish stumbles upon a stranger lying on the road. The old and tired stranger Shukhlaji latches on to Daanish for a lift on the deserted streets of Saputara ghat. Both strangers, with opposing personalities, inside a car set for a journey full of surprises and shocks.
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Ram
Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya is a romantic action comedy Gujarati movie, Directed and Produced by Govindbhai Patel. Featuring Hiten Kumar, Roma Manik and Ramesh Mehta in the lead roles . Radha, a village girl, is married off to an NRI after her marriage to her childhood sweetheart is cancelled. But, she undergoes a cultural shock in her new surroundings and yearns to get back home.
Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Anupam
Life is tough for Leena as she is the only earning member of a middle-class household wherein the mother is a housewife, father is handicapped and her sister, Surekha, suffers from Schizophrenia. All her dreams get crushed as she loses herself in the daily grind to make ends meet. She loves dancing and that's where she meets and falls in love with Anupam. But like all others, this dream of hers also gets crushed as she finds out that Anupam is in love with Surekha. What follows is an epic tale of unconditional love and sacrifice between two sisters.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Deva
Jeevli's tale is one of unyielding love and family values. Despite her tragic end, she returns even after death to uphold her family's honor.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An anthology that revolves around people experiencing paranoia by Machines and Futuristic devices.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Rajnath / Pratap
Twelve years after saving his daughter Arya from a dark force, Atharva learns it never left her. When strange events begin again, he must fight to save her once more.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A value-based family drama centered on understanding, in-laws, and Indian culture. A newlywed girl faces trouble from a man with one-sided love, Despite emotional turmoil, truth triumphs, and she earns love and respect in her new home.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Ram's brother and Ratan's sister get engaged, bringing both families together. During the celebrations, including Antakshari and joint family bonding, Ram and Ratan fall in love. Their wedding is soon arranged. However, during the ceremony, Ram collapses and is diagnosed with cancer. The wedding is halted, and the lovers are separated. Despite the sorrow, Ratan marries Ram out of true love. Her devotion and faith lead to Ram's successful operation, and the story ends on a happy note.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Praful's Father
A Gujarati housekeeper working in the United States, allows her ambitions to overpower her which leads her to get involved in the world of crime.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The movie story deals Poor Kanu and Jeevi both are in love and would like to marry each other. But Jeevi's dad, Dhana Patel, wants her to marry a wealthier man and rejects Kanu.