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Legendary Actor-Director Manoj Kumar's Death: Condolences Pour In

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known as 'Bharat Kumar' died at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Friday (April 4). He was 87 years old.

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Legendary Actor-Director Manoj Kumar's Death: Condolences Pour In

Legendary Actor-Director Manoj Kumar's Death: Condolences Pour In (image: x.com/FilmHistoryPic)

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ died at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Friday (April 4). He was 87 years old.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolence over the death of actor on X. “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,” he said in the post.

Actor Akshay Kumar wrote on X, “I grew up learning from him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a fine person, and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti”

Confirming the reports of the veteran actor’s demise, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit expressed his grief in a video message posted on ANI, “Sad to inform you all that legendary Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner, our inspiration, doyen of Indian film industry, Shri Manoj Kumarji is no more. He breathed his last at at Kokilaben Hospital, Andheri,after not being well for a very, very long time. It’s a great loss to the industry, Manojji will really miss you.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote in the post that actor would always be remembered for the patriotic films he had done.

“Shri Manoj Kumar ji was a versatile actor, who would always be remembered for making films full of patriotism. Popularly known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ his unforgettable performances in films like ‘Upkaar’, ‘Purab and Paschim’ have enriched our culture and have endeared him to people across generations. His cinematic legacy will live on through his works. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” Singh wrote.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge remarked in a X post, “In a career spanning four decades, prolific actor and director, Manoj Kumar ji captivated the audiences with his films made on patriotism and national pride.”

“The Padma Shri recipient, was fondly known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ and his films like ‘Shaheed’ and ‘Upkaar’ earned the attention of the then PM, Lal Bahadur Shastri ji. We extend our deepest condolences on his passing away. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and millions of fans,” he added.

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