Indian patriotic movie 'icon' Manoj Kumar dies aged 87

Saira Banu recalls Manoj Kumar ducking behind her while shooting ‘tense scene’ in Balidaan: ‘A bandit came with a whip…’

Saira Banu shared that Manoj Kumar was supposed to protect from bandits but when the camera rolled, “and the bandit came charging”, he ducked behind her.

Manoj Kumar’s Cousin Manish Goswami Recalls His Final Days: 'He Had Been Speaking Less...'

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passed away at 87, leaving behind a legacy of patriotic cinema and timeless storytelling.

Veteran Bollywood Actor and Director Manoj Kumar Passes Away at Age 87 — Here's What We Know

What was Manoj Kumar's cause of death? The beloved Bollywood actor and director passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of films.

Manoj Kumar: The Cinematic Patriot Who Gave India Its Most Iconic Nationalist Films Dies

Known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his iconic roles in Upkaar, Purab Aur Paschim, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, the actor-filmmaker channelled Partition memories and nationalist fervour into some of Indian cinema’s most enduring patriotic narratives.

He had been having health problems for a long time.

Indian actor Manoj Kumar, known for ‘patriotic’ films, dies at 87

Throughout his career, Kumar acted – and at times directed – films that had a focus on unity and national pride.