Manoj Kumar (actor)
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Manoj Kumar (born Harikishan Giri Goswami;[1] 24 July 1937 – 4 April 2025) was an Indian actor and director in Bollywood. He is remembered for his movies Hariyali Aur Raasta, Woh Kaun Thi?, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Do Badan, Upkar, Patthar Ke Sanam, Neel Kamal, Purab Aur Paschim, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Kranti. He is known for acting in and directing movies with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname Bharat Kumar.
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| Born | Harikishan Giri Goswami 24 July 1937 |
| Died | 4 April 2025 (aged 87) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Bharat Kumar |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, film director |
| Years active | 1957–1999 |
| Spouse(s) | Shashi Goswami |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Manish R Goswami (brother) |
In 1992, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. India's highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was bestowed him in 2015.[2]
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President of India Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Manoj Kumar at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2016
References
- ↑ Verghis, Shana Maria (8 May 2011). ‘I left behind a can of marbles in Abbotabad after Partition’. http://dailypioneer.com/336876/%E2%80%98I-left-behind-a-can-of-marbles-in-Abbotabad-after-Partition%E2%80%99.html. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ↑ Kumar, Anuj (2016-03-10) (in en-IN). Know your Bharat. . http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/know-your-bharat/article8337316.ece. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
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