Legendary Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar dies at 87

Manoj Kumar Death: Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar died Friday morning at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. He was 87 years old. This great actor, popularly known as Bharat Kumar, was also honored with the Padma Shri award in 1992. The news of his death has saddened not only fans but also celebrities. Many B-town celebrities, including Karan Johar, Ajay Devgan, Sudhir Mishra, and Madhur Bhandarkar, paid him emotional tributes and remembered his contribution to cinema.

Akshay Kumar paid tribute to Manoj Kumar

Akshay Kumar wrote on his X account, 'I grew up learning from him that there is no greater feeling than love and pride for our country and if we actors do not come forward to show this feeling, then who will? Such a good person and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti.

Hema Malini Paid Tribute to Manoj Kumar

Hema Malini worked with Manoj Kumar in 4 films. These films were Sanyasi, Dus Numberi, Kranti, and Santosh. Hema Malini said, "All the films he made over the years were full of patriotism. He also joined the BJP, although he could not stay for long due to health reasons, but he liked the BJP party very much. I used to ask him why don't you make films now, because filmmakers like you are no more. He used to say - yes, I will make. Sadly, he is no longer among us. I have beautiful memories with him. He was an expert in filming songs..."

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Manoj Kumar News

On the demise of veteran actor Manoj Kumar, singer Anup Jalota said, "I am very sad with the demise of Manoj Kumar ji because he was my godfather in the film industry and film world. He gave me a chance to sing in the film Shirdi Ke Sai Baba and brought me into the limelight. His blessings were always with me. Whenever I met him, he would put his hand on my head and bless me. His departure is really heartbreaking because he was the only producer and director who played an important role in awakening patriotism among Indians. Our country owes him to his greatness." He was greatly respected for his contribution and was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award..."

देखें: दिग्गज अभिनेता मनोज कुमार के निधन पर गायक अनूप जलोटा ने कहा, "मैं मनोज कुमार जी के निधन से बहुत दुखी हूं, क्योंकि वह फिल्म इंडस्ट्री और फिल्म जगत में मेरे गॉडफादर थे। उन्होंने मुझे फिल्म शिरडी के साईं बाबा में गाने का मौका दिया और मुझे लाइमलाइट में ला दिया। उनका आशीर्वाद… pic.twitter.com/VHA7gPFk4z

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Actor Jackie Shroff has shared a smiling black and white photo of the actor with a broken heart emoji, to which fans are seen reacting and paying tribute.

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Ajay Devgn Remember Manoj Kumar

Actor Ajay Devgan wrote, 'Manoj Kumar ji was not just an icon of cinema, he was a personal milestone in my family's journey. He gave my father Veeru Devgn his first break as an action director in Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. From there, their collaboration continued till Kranti, which created moments that are now part of the golden history of Indian cinema. Manoj ji's films - Upkaar, Purab Aur Paschim, Shor, Kranti, were not just films... they were national emotions. His creative genius, unwavering patriotism, and depth of storytelling set a standard that very few have been able to match.