Who was Manoj Kumar? Exploring the Best Films of him

The veteran Indian actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away in Mumbai at the age of 87 on April 4, 2025. He breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital due to heart complications and decompensated liver cirrhosis which was a secondary cause. His legacy, built on countless years of powerful cinema, instilled national pride and inspired numerous generations. 

Manoj Kumar originally named as Harikrishna Giri Goswami was an Indian actor, director and screenwriter who was born on July 24, 1937 in Abbottabad which is now in Pakistan. He was well known for his extreme patriotism and movies with nationalistic themes, earning the nickname “Bharat Kumar” for his legendary portrayals of selfless, country loving nature in Hindi films.

Manoj Kumar was honored with the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015 which is the highest honor given for achievements in Indian cinema. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered heartfelt condolences and referred to Manoj Kumar as a “legendary actor and filmmaker.” As India copes with its loss, the contributions that Manoj Kumar made to both cinema and patriotism will continue to be part of the fabric of cultural and emotional existence.

Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji's works ignited a spirit of national pride and will… pic.twitter.com/f8pYqOxol3

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Best Films of Manoj Kumar