Mumbai: The Indian film industry is mourning the loss of mythological actor, director and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who died at the age of 87.
Kumar, known as “Bharat Kumar” for his depiction of patriotic characters, breathed his last on April 4, 2025 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on April 4, 2025 at 4:03 pm.
Kumar’s son, Kunal Goswami, confirmed that his funeral would be performed in front of Vile Parle in front of Nanavati Hospital in Pawan Hans at 11 am tomorrow.
Talking to the media, Kunal also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his heartfelt tweet, saying, “I thank PM Narendra Modi for his tweet … BE it Apakar, Purba and Paschim, or Roti Capada and Maken, these films are still relevant today. The issues he has raised today is still in parliamentary or society.”
Manish R Goswami, the cousin of Manoj Kumar, described him as “a true countryman, a true Indian”, who made most of his films about the country.
Goswami also mentioned that PM Modi and Manoj Kumar had an old relationship, who met during the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and when PM Modi came to Mumbai.
In a heartfelt message on his X (East Twitter) handle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief, wrote, “Unhappy with the death of mythological actor and filmmaker Mr. Manoj Kumar.
Kumar’s death was attributed to cardiogenic shock after an acute infarction. Additionally, he had been struggling with liver cirrhosis for several months, which spoiled his health.
He was hospitalized on 21 February 2025, and has been under medical care since.
During his brilliant career, Kumar received many praise in 1992, including Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015, for his immense contribution to Indian cinema and art.
He also won seven Filmfare Awards in various categories.
Kumar’s legacy is far ahead of his cinematic achievements. His films celebrated the main values ​​such as patriotism, integrity and national unity, echoing deeply with the audience with generations.
Even today, his compositions inspire filmmakers, actors and cinefiles equally.
