New Delhi, 4 April (IANS). The death of actor Manoj Kumar is mourned in the film world as well as political world. Many leaders including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mourned his death. All considered his death as an irreparable loss for art and film world.
CM Yogi wrote on the X handle, “The death of great actor, eminent film director, Padmashree Manoj Kumar is extremely sad and irreparable loss in the art and film world. He has a humble tribute! My condolences are with the condolences.
Uttar Pradesh BJP President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary wrote, “The news of the death of Indian actor and director Manoj Kumar ji, who was awarded the Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, is extremely sad. Manoj Kumar ji, who gave the best films like ‘Roti, Cloth and House’ and ‘Kranti’ is an irreparable loss to the cinema.”
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote, “The famous Indian actor and film director, Padma Shri and Dada Saheb Phalke Award awarded the sad news of Manoj Kumar’s death. His departure is an irreparable loss for the film world and cinema lovers. May God give the power to bear the virtue and mournful families and fans in Shri Charan.”
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel expressed condolences and wrote, “Hai Preet Jahan Ki Rit Sada, I sing the song there, I am a resident of India, I tell you about India…” This word and Manoj Kumar ji, who expressed the soul of India and Manoj Kumar ji, remained as synonym. Live up, ‘Bharat Kumar’ will always live on the heart of the countrymen.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan wrote on X, “The mind is very distressed by the news of the death of well-known actor and film director Manoj Kumar ji. Manoj Kumar ji’s departure is an irreparable loss for acting and art world. His dialogue, every film, every song towards India was a symbol of his immense reverence and love. By lighting a lamp, he ignited the flame of patriotism in every Indian’s heart. “
Shivraj Singh Chauhan further wrote, “The Madhya Pradesh government had the privilege of honoring him through ‘Rashtriya Kishore Kumar Samman’. It was a moment of pride for us to pay respect to the great artist who made a glory of patriotism through cinema.
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