Famend actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, fondly generally known as ‘Bharat Kumar‘, handed away on the age of 87 on Friday.
The actor, celebrated for his patriotic movies, reportedly breathed his final at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after battling a protracted sickness.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the information, paying tribute to the legendary star. In a video assertion posted by ANI, he mentioned, “The legendary Dadasaheb Phalke award winner, our inspiration and the ‘lion’ of the Indian film industry, Manoj Kumar Ji is not any extra. It’s a nice loss to the business, and your complete movie fraternity will miss him.”
A stalwart of Indian cinema, Manoj Kumar was recognized for his iconic roles in movies that evoked deep patriotic fervour. His notable works embody Shaheed (1965), Upkar (1967), Purab Aur Paschim (1970), and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974), all of which left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema.
Kumar was additionally honoured with the distinguished Dadasaheb Phalke Award in recognition of his immense contribution to Indian cinema.
