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Updated April 4th 2025, 13:22 IST Manoj Kumar's Death Live Updates: The legendary actor breathed his last on April 4 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted for the past few weeks. Manoj Kumar, one of the legendary actors of Indian cinema, died today, April 4, at around 3:30 AM. Actor's son Kunal Goswami confirmed the news and shared that his father's funeral will happen tomorrow, April 5.
The actor was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai for the past few weeks and died owing to prolonged illness. The actor was synonymous with patriotism as he worked in several patriotic movies, which earned him the title ‘Bharat Kumar.' Manoj Kumar was born into a Punjabi Hindu Brahmin family in Abbottabad.
His birth name was Harikrishan Giri Goswami, but he changed his name when he was young. He admired actors Dilip Kumar, Ashok Kumar and Kamini Kaushal and decided to change his name after getting inspired by Dilip Kumar's character in Shabnam. Visuals From Manoj Kumar's Residence Visuals from veteran actor Manoj Kumar’s residence, who passed away at the age of 87.
Fans and paps have gathered outside to pay their last respects. Raveena Tandon Arrives At Manoj Kumar's Residence Raveena Tandon was snapped at Manoj Kumar's residence to pay her last respects to the legendary actor. Manoj Kumar's Cousin Manish R Goswami Reaches Actor's Mumbai Residence Manoj Kumar's cousin, Manish R Goswami, reached the actor's Mumbai residence early Friday.
Speaking to ANI, he said the era of patriotic movies ended with him. He called the actor a “true countryman and Indian”. On PM Narendra Modi's tweet expressing condolences on Manoj Kumar's passing, he says, "PM Modi and Manoj Kumar had an old relationship.
.. They met during the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and also when PM Modi came to Mumbai.
" Manoj Kumar's Son Kunal On Actor's Death Speaking to news agency, Kunal Goswami confirmed the news of his father and legendary actor passing away and shared, “He had health-related issues for a long time. It's the grace of the God that he bid adieu to this world peacefully. His cremation will take place tomorrow.
” When Manoj Kumar Calles Akshay Kumar His 'True Successor' In an old interview, Manoj Kumar praised Akshay Kumar and said there is no one like him when it comes to portraying the role of a country-loving Indian. He was quoted saying, "I have always considered Akshay my successor when it comes to portraying patriotism on screen. His recreation of my sequence of 'Hai Preet Jaha Ki Reet Sada' in Namaste London was heartfelt and authentic.
There is no one like him when it comes to playing the role of a country-loving Indian." Akshay Kumar Learned Patriotism From Manoj Kumar Akshay took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) and remembered the "biggest assets" of Indian cinema. Akshay took to his social media handle to pay tribute to the legendary star.
In his post, he shared his learning about patriotism and taking his legacy forward. "I grew up learning from him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a fine person and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity.
RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti," read the post. Bollywood Mourn Manoj Kumar's Death Celebs such as Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, vishal Agnihotri, Sudhir Mishra and Madhur Bhandarkar took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the legendary star.
Kareena simply shared a young photo of Manoj Kumar on her Instagram Stories and shared it with heart and rainbow emoticons. Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Published April 4th 2025, 12:48 IST.
