Bollywood is mourning the tragic demise of the legendary actor, Manoj Kumar, who is fondly called ‘Bharat Kumar’ by fans. The actor’s passing left an unbridgeable void in Hindi cinema, but his legacy will continue through his timeless works. Veteran actress, Sharmila Tagore, who starred alongside Manoj Kumar in Sawan Ki Ghata, recently opened up on her experience working with the late actor.
Sharmila Tagore on working with Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar passed away in the early hours of April 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Throughout his acting career, Manoj Kumar has worked with numerous popular actresses, Sharmila Tagore being one of them. They starred together in the 1966 Bollywood musical romance film, Sawan Ki Ghata, co-starring Mumtaz, Pran, and Madan Puri. In a recent chat with Filmfare, the veteran actress shared her experience working with Manoj Kumar in the film. In Sharmila’s words:
“I worked in Sawan Ki Ghata with Manoj (Kumar) ji. We shot the film in Ooty. I have some wonderful memories. He made great films as a director. His contribution to Hindi films is immense.”
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