The Indian Film Industry Woke Up to the HeartBreaking News of the passing of VETERAN Actor and Filmmaker Manoj Kumar, Who Breathed His Last at 4:03 AM on APRIL Prolonged illness. He was 87.
Known for his Iconic Portrayal of Patriotic Characters and Landmark Contributions to Indian Cinema, Kumar was Fondly Called Bharat Kumar. His name became synonymous with films that Evoced National Pride, Such as Shaheed, Upkar, and Purab Aur Paschim.
‘He was a cinema man’
Veteran Actor Prem Chopra, Who shared the screen with Kumar in Several Classics, Remembred Him as more than just a Co-Star. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Chopra Said, “Manoj Kumar was very close to me and i’ve lost a dear friend of mine. Feel very proud that I was standing next to he was because he was a cinema man.
‘He Has Always Glorified India’
Although the two hadn’t been in frequent touch recently, chopra revised “I tried calling Him in recent times, but he wasn’t picking up the calls. Film of Had a Great Message for the Country. Forever. “
‘He was my soulmate’
The duo starred togeether in films like kranti, woh kaun thi? Reflecting on his long-standing bond, chopra said, “The work that he has done and the characters he has given us, I can never forget them. Also, I am here today, of the break he in his filams, I in his filams were filams Go back.
A legacy that shaped indian cinema
Born Haikrishan goswami On July 24, 1937, in Abbottabad (Now in Pakistan), Manoj Kumar Rose to become one of the most influential figures in Indian Cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. His Directorial Debut Upkar (1967) Not Only Earned Him a National Award but also Cemented His reputation as a filmmaker with a strong voice for the nation.
Some of his most celebrated Directorial Ventures Include Paschim (1970) (1970) and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974), both of which struruck a chord with audiences and critics alike.
Manoj Kumar’s passing marks the end of an era. But through his timeless performance and cinematic legacy, his Spirit will continue to resonate across generations.
