The Bharat Kumar of India has passed away at the age of 87 due to a prolonged illness
The Bharat Kumar of India has passed away at the age of 87 due to a prolonged illness. Manoj Kumar was not just a patriotic and spell-bounding actor, he was also an incredible director. The Padma Shri winner leaves behind a legacy to remember and cherish. Here are the top 5 grossing movies of Manoj Kumar.
Manoj Kumar, the legendary actor-filmmaker known as ‘Bharat Kumar,’ left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with patriotic and socially relevant films. His highest-grossing film, Dus Numbri (Rs 14.71 crore), surpassed Kranti and Upkar. With classics like Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Purab Aur Paschim, his cinematic legacy continues to inspire generations.
Following a prolonged illness, Bollywood’s legendary star, Manoj Kumar, breathed his last on Friday. Through his work and his humble nature, he touched millions of lives. Today, when he isn’t among us, everyone is fondly reminiscing all the memories associated with the veteran star. He wore several hats during his career – actor, director, producer. When we asked one of his co-stars, Bollywood’s ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini, to reveal if he was more fun as director or actor, she replied, “Definitely director.”