New Delhi: Renic Indian actor-director Manoj Kumar breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on April 4, 2025 at around 3:30 am on Friday morning. His death was attributed to cardiogenic shock after an acute infarction. Additionally, Kumar had been struggling with disintegrated liver cirrhosis for several months, which contributed to his deteriorating health. He was 87 years old.
CEO of Kokilaben Ambani Hospital and Executive Director Dr. Santosh Shetty said in a statement, “Veteran actor Mr. Manoj Kumarji died peacefully at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital at around 3:30 am this morning. He was hospitalized for the last few weeks.”
Many Bollywood celebrities mourned the death of the mythological icon. Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgan among many extended sensations for the family:
Aamir Khan said, “Manoj Kumar was not just an actor, and the film-producer was an institution. I have learned a lot to watch his films. His films were often based on important social subjects that brought him to the common man really. My heartfelt condolences to his family.”
In a hearty post, Ajay Devgan shared: “Manoj Kumar ji was not just a cinematic icon – he was a personal milestone in my family visit.
Manoj Kumar ji was not just a cinematic icon – he was a personal milestone in my family’s visit. He gave my father, Veeru Devgan, who was his first break as an action director in Roti Capada and Makan. From there, his cooperation continued in all ways for the revolution … pic.twitter.com/1sikmrpfpq– Ajay Devgan (@AJAYDEVGN) 4 April, 2025
He said, “Manoj ji’s Films – Cess, Purba and Paschim, Shor, and Kranti – they were not just movies … They were national emotions. His creative talent, unwavering patriotism, and the story’s depth set a benchmark. Thanks to shaping my father’s journey and inspire countless storytellers like me.
Taking his X handle, Akshay Kumar tweeted, “I learn to him that there is no feeling like love and pride for our country. And if we do not lead the actor actor to show this feeling, then it is a good person, and one of our biggest wealth.
I am learning from him that there is no feeling like love and pride for our country. And if we do not lead the actors to show this feeling, then who will do it? Such a fine person, and one of the biggest assets of our community. Rip Manoj Sir. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/SR8U4WKQGQ– Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 4 April, 2025
In his Instagram post, Manoj Muntashir wrote in the caption: “I am always proud of it, that my name matches you. The first lesson of patriotism was taught by your films. Love for India is something that I have learned from Bharat Kumar. If it is not for you, this spark to write ‘Terbil’.
Vivek Agnihotri shared a heartfelt note, reading, “The first true and committed sign of India, the filmmaker, Dadasaheb Phalke Award Mr. Manoj Kumar ji, left us today. A proud nationalist. A visionary director. A visionary director. A new grammer, who gave a new grammer to Indian cinema, a new grammer of Indian cinema, a new grammer of Indian cinema, a new grammer -cinema, without any noise, without noisy, without noise.
India’s first truly original and committed signal filmmaker, Dadasaheb Phalke Awardi Mr. Manoj Kumar ji left us today.
A proud nationalist.
A staunch Hindu in the heart.
A visionary director who gave Indian cinema a new grammar – of song depiction, meaningful songs,… pic.twitter.com/te8pnbbiv5– Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) 4 April, 2025
A famous actor and filmmaker, Dadasaheb Phalke recipient, very sad at the death of Shri #Manoj Kumar Saab He will always be remembered as Sri Bharata, which always reminds us about bread, caps and farmer. Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots. , pic.twitter.com/wgllb5swu6– Khushbusundar (@khushsundar) 4 April, 2025
Poultisian-actress Khushboo Sundar also mourned Manoj Kumar’s tragic demise. Taking his X handle, he tweeted, “A mythological actor and filmmaker, Dadasaheb Phalke recipient, very sad at the death of Shri #Manojkumar Saab.
His soul should get peace!
