Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known for his powerful roles in patriotic films like Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti, passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he died due to heart-related complications. The hospital confirmed that the secondary cause of death was decompensated liver cirrhosis.
Born as Harikrishnan Goswami in 1937 in Abbottabad, now in Pakistan, Manoj Kumar began his film journey in 1957 with Fashion. He rose to fame with Kanch Ki Gudiya (1961) and delivered major hits like Gumnaam and Shaheed in 1965. His deep love for the country earned him the title "Bharat Kumar", thanks to films like Upkaar, Purab Aur Paschim, and Kranti that stirred national pride.
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Manoj Kumar also left a mark as a director with films like Shor and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, the latter winning him the Best Director award in 1975. Over his illustrious career, he was honoured with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri in 1992, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media, calling him an "icon of Indian cinema" whose patriotic films will continue to inspire generations. Union Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute, remembering him as a versatile actor whose work touched millions.
Manoj Kumar's legacy as a symbol of patriotic cinema will live on in the hearts of fans and admirers across the nation.
