Manoj Kumar was an actor, filmmaker, lyricist and editor who made a big name for himself with his immense contribution to the film industry. The actor was known for making and acting in films that followed the themes of patriotism. While the actor’s passing on April 4, 2025, left a huge hole in the hearts of all his fans, let’s take a look into his journey in Bollywood and how Harikrishna Giri Goswami became Manoj Kumar.
Manoj Kumar was honoured with several accolades during his run in the entertainment industry. The actor had not just received Filmfare Awards but was also bestowed with a National Film Award. Manoj also received Padma Shri in 1992, and in 2015, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is considered the highest award in the field of Indian cinema.
Manoj Kumar chose his name after Dilip Kumar’s character in a film
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