Manoj Kumar dies at 87
Bollywood lost one of its shining stars as legendary actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away in the early hours of Friday, April 3, at the age of 87. The iconic figure, known for his stirring patriotic roles and contributions to Indian cinema, died in Mumbai due to heart-related complications.
Manoj Kumar dies at 87
The news sent ripples of grief through the film industry. Dharmendra, his contemporary and close associate, was among the first to arrive at his residence to offer his final respects. Apart from Dharmendra, Prem Chopra and Raveena Tandon were also seen visiting Manoj Kumar’s residence. A solemn crowd gathered outside Goswami Towers, where the actor’s mortal remains will lie in state from 10 am tomorrow for fans and well-wishers to pay their tributes. The cremation is scheduled for noon at Pawan Hans in Mumbai.
Manoj Kumar dies at 87
Known for his deep patriotism and thoughtful storytelling, Manoj Kumar carved a unique niche in Hindi cinema with timeless classics like Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. Despite being a part of Bollywood’s golden era alongside stars like Shashi Kapoor and Dharmendra, Kumar deliberately stayed away from the rat race. In a past interview with film journalist Subhash K. Jha, the soft-spoken actor once remarked, “I am not a greedy film person… While my contemporaries Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor acted in nearly 300 films each, I’ve done hardly 35 in my entire career.”
Manoj Kumar dies at 87
The industry came together to mourn his passing. From Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn to Farhan Akhtar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sunny Deol, Karan Johar, Hansal Mehta, and Madhur Bhandarkar—tributes poured in across social media, remembering him as a towering figure of Indian cinema and a symbol of unwavering patriotism.
Manoj Kumar dies at 87
Speaking to ANI, his son Kunal Goswami shared a heartfelt message with the press. “Namaskar Ji, I am Kunal Goswami. Unfortunately, my father passed away today at 3:30 AM at Kokilaben Hospital. He had been unwell for some time but faced every challenge with resilience. He passed away peacefully, with God’s grace and Sai Baba’s blessings.”
I grew up learning from him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a fine person, and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sr8U4Wkqgq
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 4, 2025
Remembering his father’s final days, Kunal recalled, “He was always very close to the younger members of our family, especially his grandchildren. In recent times, though, age-related ailments did trouble him.”
Manoj Kumar dies at 87
As Manoj Kumar’s final journey begins, the nation remembers him not just as an actor, but as Bharat, the name he earned through roles that celebrated the soul of India. His legacy will live on in every frame he graced.
