Mumbai, Maharashtra: Legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, celebrated for his patriotic films like Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti, died today at the age of 87 in Mumbai. The actor, who had been admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, succumbed to heart-related complications. According to the medical report, decompensated liver cirrhosis was a secondary cause of death.
Born on July 24, 1937, in Abbottabad (now in Pakistan), Kumar became a defining figure in Indian cinema, earning the moniker Bharat Kumar for his unwavering nationalist themes. His career spanned over five decades, leaving an indelible mark as an actor, director, screenwriter, and lyricist.
