US EditionIndian patriotic movie 'icon' Manoj Kumar dies aged 87
- Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, age 87, passed away in a Mumbai hospital on April 4, 2025.
- Kumar, born Harikrishnan Goswami in 1937, gained fame for patriotic films that resonated with the Indian public.
- Known as 'Bharat Kumar', his notable films include 'Shaheed', 'Upkar', 'Purab Aur Paschim', and 'Kranti'.
- Prime Minister Modi said, "Manoj Ji's works ignited a spirit of national pride and will continue to inspire generations."
- Kumar died from heart-related issues and decompensated liver cirrhosis, leaving a legacy of patriotic cinema and social impact.
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Manoj Kumar: The Cinematic Patriot Who Gave India Its Most Iconic Nationalist Films Dies
Known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his iconic roles in Upkaar, Purab Aur Paschim, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, the actor-filmmaker channelled Partition memories and nationalist fervour into some of Indian cinema’s most enduring patriotic narratives.
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Manoj Kumar, Indian Actor-Director Known for Patriotic and Social Themes, Dies at 87
Manoj Kumar, the Indian actor-filmmaker best known for infusing the country with a brand of fervent nationalism through films like “Upkar” and “Purab Aur Paschim,” died April 4 in Mumbai. He was 87. He died of a heart attack caused by cardiogenic shock. Born Harikrishan Goswami in Abbottabad (then British India, now Pakistan), Kumar and […]
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