Today is a very sad day for the Indian film industry. Veteran actor and director Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai on Friday morning. He breathed his last at 3:30 am. The actor, who had been struggling with health problems for a long time, was undergoing treatment, but today he said goodbye to this world forever. The news of his death has left not only his family but the entire country in shock.
Manoj Kumar was known for his patriotism.
Manoj Kumar was also known as’ Bharat Kumar ‘in India. He gave a new height to the spirit of patriotism in Indian cinema through films. Through films like ‘Upkar’, ‘Purab Aur Paschim’, ‘Kranti’, ‘Roti Kapda Aur Makaan’, he brought alive the spirit of patriotism, social issues and common man on the big screen.
A love story that still touches the heart
Manoj Kumar’s personal life was no less than a film story. He met his wife Shashi Goswami during his college days. Manoj Kumar himself had told in an old interview that he had seen Shashi for the first time while studying near his friend’s house in Old Delhi. For a year and a half, they just stared at each other from a distance.
Manoj Kumar used to go to the terrace of his college to see Shashi and Shashi used to come to his terrace and see him. At that time, such love was courageous and innocent. Later, the couple got married and their son Kunal Goswami also tried his hand at film direction, though he did not get much success.
Some interesting facts about Manoj Kumar
- His real name was Harikrishna Goswami.
- He won the hearts of the audience by playing the role of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and a farmer in films like ‘Shaheed’ (1965) and ‘Upkar’ (1967).
- He has received prestigious awards like Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
- He got special recognition from Raj Kapoor’s film ‘Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai’.
- He was successful on both sides of the camera – as actor and director.
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The last one is an inspiration
Manoj Kumar demise is not just the demise of an actor but the end of an era of Indian cinema. The country will always remember his films, his thoughts and his contribution. The values he instilled in the society through cinema will remain a source of inspiration for generations to come.
Our tribute to Manoj Kumar. Your contribution will never be forgotten.
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