Overview
- Manoj Kumar, known for his iconic roles in films like 'Upkar' and 'Purab Aur Paschim', passed away on April 4, 2025, at 87 due to cardiogenic shock and liver cirrhosis.
- His funeral on April 5 was conducted with full state honours in Mumbai, with his coffin draped in the Indian tricolour to symbolize his legacy in patriotic cinema.
- Tributes poured in from political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, as well as Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
- Kumar's career spanned decades, earning him accolades such as the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
- Born in Abbottabad in 1937 and a Partition migrant, Kumar's films often focused on themes of national pride, unity, and social issues, leaving an indelible mark on Indian culture.