Bollywood Legend Manoj Kumar Dies at 87 in Mumbai

The iconic actor and filmmaker, celebrated for his patriotic films and known as 'Bharat Kumar,' succumbed to cardiogenic shock following a severe heart attack.

Manoj Kumar passed away at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87.
The cause of death was confirmed as cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction, compounded by decompensated liver cirrhosis.
Known for his patriotic films like 'Shaheed,' 'Upkar,' and 'Roti Kapda Aur Makaan,' Kumar earned the moniker 'Bharat Kumar.'
He was honored with the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Tributes from the Indian film industry, including filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, highlight Kumar's lasting legacy and the void left by his passing.