Manoj Kumar Death: Very sad news is coming from Bollywood. Indian actor and film director Manoj Kumar is no longer in this world. He died at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Manoj Kumar was known for his patriotic films. He was famous as ‘Bharat Kumar’ of Bollywood.
There has been a wave of mourning in Bollywood with the death of Manoj Kumar. All the fans and celebs are expressing grief over the death of veteran actor.
Indian Actor and Film Director Manoj Kumar, Particularly Known for his Patriotic Films and The Nickname ‘Bharat Kumar’, Passes Away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. pic.twitter.com/nhvvvdt2cy
– ANI (@ani) April 4, 2025
Bharat Kumar was said to be ‘Bharat Kumar’ due to patriotic films
Born as Harikrishna Giri Goswami on July 24, 1937, Manoj Kumar was a veteran actor of Hindi cinema. He was known for acting and direction in patriotic theme films. These include “Shaheed” (1965), “Upkar” (1967), “East and West” (1970), and “Roti Cloth and House” (1974). It was also because of these films that he was also called ‘Bharat Kumar’.
Apart from his patriotic films, he also acted and directed in other notable films like “Hariyali and Rasta”, “Woh Kaun Thi”, “Himalaya’s lap”, “Do Badan”, “Patthar Ke Sanam”, “Neel Kamal” and “Kranti”.
Awards and honors
Manoj Kumar was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 for his contribution to Indian cinema and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015.
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