Legendary Actor Manoj Kumar passes away at 87, leaving behind a patriotic legacy
Manoj Kumar, the iconic actor known for his patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87. His portrayal of the character 'Bharat' in the film 'Upkar' earned him the title of 'Bharat Kumar'.
Veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known for his iconic patriotic films, has passed away at the age of 87. He was affectionately known as 'Bharat Kumar' due to his role in the 1967 film 'Upkar'. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Manoj revealed the story behind his title as 'Bharat Kumar'. He shared that his portrayal of the character 'Bharat' in the film led to the public associating him with the name, eventually earning him the revered title. Manoj mentioned that he never touched a heroine on screen after receiving the title, as he believed in upholding certain ideals.
Manoj Kumar's demise was confirmed by the news agency ANI, stating that he passed away at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. The cause of death was identified as cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction. Manoj had been battling decompen... Read more