Mumbai – Famous actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar died in a hospital in Mumbai in the early hours of Friday. He was 87 years old. His family friend and filmmaker Ashok Pandit said that Manoj Kumar was ill for a long time and he breathed his last at around 3:30 pm due to age related problems.
Ashok Pandit expressed condolences on his demise, saying, “Honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, our inspiration and pillar of Indian film industry Manoj Kumar ji’s Jaana is an irreparable loss to the world of cinema. The whole film industry will always remember him.”
Manoj Kumar was a symbol of patriotism
Manoj Kumar got a special identity for patriotic based films in Indian cinema. His roles in films like ‘Shaheed’, ‘Upkar’, and ‘East and West’ are still alive in the hearts of people. Due to these films, he was also given the title of ‘Bharat Kumar’.
Manoj Kumar’s life introduction
Manoj Kumar’s real name was Harikishan Giri Goswami. He was born in a Brahmin family in the city of Abbottabad, Pakistan. His family came to India after India’s partition. He saw the pain of partition very closely and this experience shaped the depth of patriotism in his films.
He was fond of acting since childhood. He started his acting career in 1957 with the film ‘Fashion’. He then played the lead role in the ‘glass doll’ in 1960. Manoj Kumar gave memorable films like ‘Upkar’, ‘Patthar Ke Sanam’, ‘Roti Cloth and House’, ‘Sanyasi’ and ‘Kranti’, which still inspire the audience.
Manoj Kumar’s departure is like the end of an era of Indian cinema. His contribution will always be remembered with respect and pride.
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