Sanjiv Kakar is an Indian event manager who is known for being the father of famous singers Sukriti Kakar, Akriti Kakar and Prakriti Kakar.
Wiki/Biography
Sanjiv Kakar was born on Thursday, 14 June 1962 (age 61 years; as of 2023) in New Delhi. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He did his schooling at Harcourt Butler Senior Secondary School, New Delhi. He pursued his graduation at Dyal Singh College, New Delhi.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Grey (Semi-bald)
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Sanjiv’s mother’s name is Uma Kakar. He has a brother, Rajiv Kakar.
Sanjiv Kakar with his mother and brother
Wife & Children
He got married to Nirmal Kakar on 23 September 1985.
Sanjiv Kakar’s wedding image
Together, they have three daughters, Sukriti Kakar, Akriti Kakar and Prakriti Kakar.
Sanjiv Kakar with his wife and daughters
Facts/Trivia
- Akriti, who is his eldest daughter is famous for singing songs like “Saturday Saturday” from the film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and “Iski Uski” from 2 States (2014). In 2014, she was a judge on Zee Bangla’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Li’l Champs.
- His twin daughter Sukriti is known for the title song from the film ‘Boss’ (2013) which was composed by Meet Bros and featured Honey Singh. Sukriti’s twin and Sanjiv’s third daughter Prakriti is popular for releasing songs with Ankit Tiwari including “Katra Katra” from Alone (2015) and “Bheegh Loon” from Khamoshiyan (2015). Both of them released independent music videos including “Sudhar Ja”, “Mafiyaan”, “Kehndi Haa Kehndi Naa”, “Hum Tum”, “Sona Lagda”, and “Majnu”.
- In 2023, the music series ‘Big Band Theory’ featured his daughters and wife along with Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, Sukriti Kakkar, Prakriti Kakkar, Nirmal Kakkar, Nikita Gandhi, Shashwat, Romy, Siddharth Mahadevan, and Shivam Mahadevan. On 28 May 2023, the team of the series appeared on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show.’ On the show, his daughter Akriti talked about the series and said,
It was difficult at first, but the goal was to make Big Band Theory happen, and gradually, everyone started coming together. When I called Shankar ji, he sensed my nervousness and said he wouldn’t ask what it was about, but his answer was a definite ‘yes’. After agreeing to be a part of it, he learned about the idea.”
Cast of ‘Big Band Theory’ on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’
- He is often spotted drinking on various occasions.
Sanjiv Kakar holding a whiskey bottle
- He has a pet dog named Popcorn and he often posts pictures with him on social media.
Sanjiv Kakar with his pet dogs