Manoj Kumar had a link with Lal Bahadur Shastri whom he had made the film that became a millionaire

Indian cinema has lost one of its most prestigious personalities, while the great actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar died on Friday at the age of 87. Famous for his unforgettable patriotic roles, which gave him the beloved title of “Bharat Kumar”, the experienced actor-director breathed his last Ambani hospital at 4:03 am.

Large actor Bharat Kumar dies

Medical reports have shown that the cause of his death was acute myocardial infarction – a cardiogenic shock resulting from a serious heart attack. The experienced actor has struggled with the cirrhosis of the decomposed liver for a few months, a situation which has continually spoiled his health. Kumar has been in medical care since February 21, 2025, when he was hospitalized due to complications resulting from his illness. His death led at the end of an era in Bollywood, well-known celebrities and his big fans expressed their condolences on the X social media platform and described him as a great actor who greatly contributed to the Indian cinema.

‘Bharat Kumar’ had a special place for the spirit of patriotism in the cinema

The Prime Minister wrote on the social media forum ‘X’, “I am very sad about the death of the actor and veteran filmmaker Manoj Kumar. He was the ideal of Indian cinema which was specially known for his spirit of patriotism and he also reflected in his films.” Modi said that Kumar’s films have awakened the spirit of national pride and would continue to inspire the generations to come. Kumar, who received the “Dadasaheb Phalke” prize for his remarkable contribution in the cinema world, was also known for his successful films like “Do Badan”, `Hariyali and Rasta ‘and’ Gumnam ‘. Born in a Hindu family Punjabi in Abbottabad City (now Pakistan) in independent India, the name of his birth was Harikrishna Goswami. His family then moved to Delhi and Kumar finished his diploma from the Hindu college.

Manoj Kumar was a fan of Kumar dilip

He then moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in films. Kumar had declared in an interview in 2021 that he loved the character of Manoj played by Dilip Kumar in the film “Shabnam” that he decided to change his name in Manoj. He said: “I remember the moment when I went to see Dilip Kumar Saheb in the film” Shabnam “released in 1949. It was because of him that I became a fan of the cinema. I fell in love with his character in the film. The name of this character was Manoj. At that time, I had to be 11 years old but I immediately decided that I would ever become an actor Kumaj Kumar. ” To play a role in the film by Manoj Kumar “Kranti”. Kumar said it was very happy to agree to act in the “Kranti” of Dilip Kumar.

Special connection with Prime Minister LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI

Manoj Kumar obtained his first major success from the film “Hariyali Aur Rasta” released in 1962, in which Malatha was the actress. After that, “who was she?” Also had a huge success and his song “Lag Ja Gar” has become very popular. His 1965 film “Shaheed” was released on the life of Bhagat Singh, which was very successful and he also attracted the attention of the Prime Minister of the time, Lal Bahadur Shastri. During a conversation with Shastri, Kumar came to mind to make a film with the inspiration of his popular slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”, after which he directed the film “Upkar”. It was the first film made under his direction. The film was very successful and his song “Mere Desh Ki Dharti” became extremely popular.

Manoj Kumar also played a romantic character

In addition to patriotic films, Kumar also played romantic characters in films like “Himalaya Ki Lap Mein”, “Do Badan”, “Sawan Ki Ghata” and “Gumnam”. He directed the film “Purab and Paschim” in 1970 with regard to the cultural difference between the East and the West. This film also succeeded. He has become popular as “Bharat Kumar” because of his inclination to patriotic and social subjects based on social subjects. His successful films “Roti Koop Aur House” and “Kranti” were also based on these subjects.

Manoj Kumar Ji was not only a cinematographic icon – it was a personal Milstone on my family’s trip. He gave my father, Veeru Devgan, his very first break as director of action at Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. From there, their collaboration continued to Kranti, creating … pic.twitter.com/1sikmrpfpq

– Ajay Devgn (@AjayDevgn) April 4, 2025