'Icon of Indian cinema': Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away at the age of 87
Entertainment | Bollywood News | Manoj Kumar, a Dadasaheb Phalke winner, was also known for hits such as "Do Badan", "Haryali Aur Rasta" and "Gumnam".
Indian legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, particularly known for his patriotic films and the nickname 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the early hours of Friday (April 4).
Kumar starred in a series of popular patriotic films such as "Shaheed", "Upkar" and "Purab Aur Paschim".
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The industry veteran had been ailing for a while and died of age-related issues around 3.30 am (IST), family friend and filmmaker Ashoke Pandit told the news agency PTI.
Pandit said, "The legendary Dadasaheb Phalke award winner, our inspiration and the 'lion' of the Indian film industry, Manoj Kumar Ji is no more...It is a great loss to the industry and the entire industry will miss him."
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As per reports, the actor's body will be kept at his residence in Mumbai's Juhu. His son, Kunal Goswami, told news agency ANI that the cremation will take place at around 12 noon at Pawan Hans Crematorium on Saturday. "It's the grace of the god that he bid adieu to this world peacefully. His cremation will take place tomorrow," he said.
Kumar was born Harikrishnan Giri Goswami in 1937 in Abbottabad, which is now in Pakistan.
He is a Dadasaheb Phalke winner and was also known for hits such as "Do Badan", "Haryali Aur Rasta" and "Gumnam".
PM Modi offers condolences
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences, calling him "icon of Indian cinema". In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "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 continue to inspire generations. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti," PM Modi added.
(With inputs from agencies)