New Delhi. While the death of actor Manoj Kumar, on the one hand, his fans are sad and weeds are overshadowed in Bollywood, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed condolences. PM Modi shared two photos of his meeting with Manoj Kumar on social media. One photo is very old while the other photo is from recent times. Modi wrote in his condolence message, he was very sad due to the death of great actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar ji. He was a symbol of Indian cinema, especially remembered for his patriotism, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj ji’s works awakened the spirit of national pride and they will continue to inspire generations. My condolences are with his family and fans in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.
Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remumbered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji’s Works Ignited a Spirit of National Pride and Will… pic.twitter.com/f8pyqoxol3
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025
On the other hand, Manoj Kumar’s son Kunal Goswami informed about his father’s death and said that he breathed his last at around 3:30 am this morning. According to Kunal, Manoj Kumar had health problems for a long time. Two months later, his birthday was about to come when he would turn 88. Manoj Kumar’s last rites will be performed tomorrow i.e. Saturday.
#Watch Veteran actor Manoj Kumar died at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital at around 3:30 am today.
His son Kunal Goswami said, “… He had health problems for a long time. It is God’s grace that he peacefully said goodbye to this world. His… pic.twitter.com/bzirlzf1qo
– ani_hindinews (@ahindinews) April 4, 2025
Let us tell you that Manoj Kumar’s real name was Harikrishna Goswami. He was so impressed with actor Dilip Kumar that he named his name Manoj Kumar. He is survived by his wife Shashi Goswami, two sons Kunal Goswami and Vishal Goswami. Manoj Kumar also has a brother named Rajiv Goswami. Kunal Goswami also started his career as an actor but he could not succeed. In 1981, Kunal started the film’s career with Manoj Kumar’s film Revolution.