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Sanjeev Bhaskar

Sanjeev is a writer, actor and broadcaster.

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He’s best known for acclaimed TV comedies Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42.

Activists were the trailblazers of the 20th century.

He made a 麻豆社 documentary series India with Sanjeev Bhaskar on the 60th anniversary of independence followed by a Sunday Times best-selling book of the same name. He currently appears in ITV’s police drama Unforgotten.

Sanjeev believes passionately in challenging preconceptions and prejudices which continue to play a huge part in his career.

Championing his category, he says:

Activists were the trailblazers of the 20th century, giving dignity to the debased and helping move power from the few to the many. They didn’t just stand for what they believed in: at great personal cost, they inspired thousands, millions to do the same.

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