Legendary actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, fondly known as Bharat Kumar, passed away at 87. Born Harikishan Giri Goswami, he became synonymous with patriotic cinema through films like Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim, and Kranti. His legacy as Bollywood’s nationalistic icon is cemented forever, immortalising his deep love for India as well as cinema.

Legendary Bollywood actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known as Bharat Kumar for his patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87. Born as Harikishan Giri Goswami on July 24, 1937, in Abbottabad (now in Pakistan), Kumar's journey to stardom is and will forever be one that exemplifies the heights one can achieve if they are passionate.