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Mumbai, April 4, 2025— The world-renowned actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, famous for playing the role of a patriotic person on the screen in Indian cinema, has just breathed his last early today at the age of 87. He passed away in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai of heart failure, with decompensated liver cirrhosis being specified as a secondary reason.
He was born as a boy to parents who named him Harikrishan Goswami in Abbottabad, British India, in 1937 (now in Pakistan). During the times of the Independence, Kumar’s family moved from that area to Delhi, where he began his acting career in 1957. His name in the local language, ‘India’s Young,’ became a household word and made him especially famous. Every film he made spread the spirit of nationalism, and shaking with patriotism earned him the Bharat Kumar.
Throughout his successful career, “Shaheed” (1965), “Upkar” (1967), “Purab Aur Paschim” (1970), and “Kranti” (1981) will always be remembered for Manoj Kumar’s beauty in acting and depth in the story of emotional drama of India cinema.
Manoj Kumar’s work was acknowledged by the Government of India with the Padma Shri and the country’s top award in films, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
There has been an expression of condolences from all sides. Mr. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, who expressed his sorrow, said that the late celebrity was a role model for Indian cinema who, through his writing, burnt a sense of national pride that will continue to gratify and encourage countless generations.
At Kumar’s residence, Dharmendra, the veteran film actor, paid his last respects. Their friendship, both on and off-screen, was well-known in the industry.
The passing away of Manoj Kumar signifies the end of an era in Bollywood, but his legacy will survive forever through the memorable films that he has left.
