Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar | |
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Kumar in 2007 | |
| Born | Harikrishan Giri Goswami 24 July 1937 |
| Died | 4 April 2025 (aged 87) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Bharat Kumar |
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| Years active | 1957–1999 |
| Works | Full list |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Shashi Goswami |
| Children | 2; including Kunal Goswami |
| Relatives | Manish R Goswami (brother) |
| Awards | Full list |
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Manoj Kumar (born Harikrishan Giri Goswami; 24 July 1937 – 4 April 2025) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning over four decades, he worked in 54 films. Known for starting the trend of patriotic films, he was given the nickname Bharat Kumar (Kumar of India).
Kumar was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1992 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in the field of cinema, in 2015 by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts. He was also the recipient of a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards in varied categories.