Manoj Kumar (actor)
Manoj Kumar (born Harikishan Giri Goswami[1] on 24 July 1937) is 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.
Manoj Kumar | |
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 Manoj Kumar in 2012 | |
| Born | Harikishan Giri Goswami 24 July 1937 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Bharat Kumar |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Movie Director, Actor |
| Years active | 1957–1995 |
| Spouse(s) | Shashi Goswami |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Rajiv 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]
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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