Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic dramas, dies at 87
Manoj Kumar, the face of several patriotic dramas, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 87 due to heart-related ailments. Some of his popular films include Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti. He was also an accomplished director.
Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, best known for patriotic films such as Kranti and Purab Aur Paschim, is no more. The legend passed away on April 4 in Mumbai due to heart-related ailments and liver cirrhosis. Manoj Kumar was 87.
Manoj Kumar passes away
Manoj Kumar, one of Bollywood's most celebrated names, has passed away at the age of 87. ¡®Bharat Kumar¡¯, as he was fondly referred to by fans because of his patriotic films, died at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on April 4. He had been unwell for a while.
Kunal Goswami, Manoj¡¯s son, confirmed the news and added that his last rites will be held on April 5.
#WATCH | Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passed away at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital early this morning at around AM.
¡ª ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2025
His son, Kunal Goswami, says, "...He has had health-related issues for a long time. It's the grace of the god that he bid adieu to this world peacefully.¡ pic.twitter.com/ElDsttocMM
"It's the grace of the god that he bid adieu to this world peacefully. His cremation will take place tomorrow,¡± added the actor.
He was a National Award winner and had also bagged Filmfare Awards on seven occasions.
About Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar was born as Harikrishnan Giri Goswami in 1937 in Abbottabad. The small town is now Pakistan. His family moved to Delhi during the partition. Manoj Kumar began his journey as an actor with Fashion (1957). It was, however, Kanch Ki Gudiya that established him as a force to reckon with. His best-known films include Roti Kapda Makaan, Purab Aur Paschim, and Kranti. He also directed these films.
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