Manoj Kumar Death News: Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar died on Friday (April 04) at the age of 87. The actors known for patriotic films were allegedly suffering from serious illness for a long time. He breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital this morning. He is also known as ‘Bharat Kumar’. Many big leaders including Prime Minister Modi have given their reaction on the death of the superstar.
PM Modi expressed his grief and wrote, “I felt very sad to know that veteran actor and filmmaker Mr. Manoj Kumar ji died in Mumbai at the age of 87. He was a prestigious personality of Indian cinema, who was especially known for his patriotic films. His works will awaken the spirit of national pride and will inspire my families and my senses. Is with fans.
Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remumbered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji’s Works Ignited a Spirit of National Pride and Will… pic.twitter.com/f8pyqoxol3
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh wrote, “Manoj Kumar ji was an excellent actor who will always be remembered for patriotic films. People lovingly called him ‘Bharat Kumar’. His films like ‘Upkar’, ‘East and Paschim’ will always be alive in our hearts. His films teach to love the country and people of all ages are liked by people of all ages. I will always remember their work. I am involved in their family and all the lovers.”
BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh wrote, “The news of the death of Indian actor and director and director Shri Manoj Kumar ji, who was awarded the Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, is very sad. Manoj Kumar ji, who gave the best films like ‘Roti, Cloth and House’ and ‘Kranti’ is an irreparable loss to the cinema.”
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel wrote, “Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada, I sing the song there, I am a resident of India, I tell you about India. This word expressing the soul of India and Manoj Kumar ji has become synonymous with each other. Manoj Kumar ji’s death is the end of an era of Indian film industry. His films are the fragrance of the country. Kumar “The hearts of the countrymen will always live on the table. God should give peace to his soul.”
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed condolences and wrote, “The sorrow of the death of Mr. Manoj Kumar, who was awarded the famous Indian actor and film director, Padma Saheb and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, received the sad news of the death of Mr. Manoj Kumar ji. His departure is an irreparable loss for the film world and cinema lovers. May God give the power to the saint and fanators and fanators to bear the mournful family and fans.”
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan posted on X, “The mind is very distressed by the news of the death of well-known actor and film director Manoj Kumar. By lighting the lamp, he ignited the flame of patriotism in the heart of every Indian.