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Manoj Kumar, popularly known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his portrayal of patriotic heroes in films such as "Upkar" and "Kranti", was cremated with full state honours and a three-gun salute here on Saturday.(PTI) After the funeral, Bachchan, accompanied by his son Abhishek offered their condolences to Kumar's family.(PTI) The last rites started at about 11:30 am and Kumar’s two sons -- Vishal and Kunal -- lit the funeral pyre of the actor-filmmaker who died on Friday due to age-related issues at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.
He was 87.(PTI) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were among the prominent personalities from the entertainment industry present at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu.(PTI) Prem Chopra, who featured alongside the actor in films such as "Woh Kaun Thi?", "Shaheed", "Upkar", “Anita”, “Purab Aur Paschim”, “Sanyasi”, “Kalyug Aur Ramayan” and “Kranti”, said Kumar was one of his best friends.
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