Manoj Kumar Death: Several leaders, including Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, expressed grief over the death of film actor Manoj Kumar (87) on Friday (April 4).
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh posted on the social media platform X. He wrote, “Manoj Kumar ji was a versatile actor, who will always be remembered to make patriotic films. His unforgettable acting in films like ‘Upkar’, ‘East and Paschim’, popularly known as ‘Bharat Kumar’, has enriched our culture and has made people love for generations. His cinematic heritage will be alive through their work.”
Shri Manoj Kumar Ji was a versatile actor, who would always be remed for making films full of patriotism. Popularly Known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ His Unforgettable Performances in Films Like ‘Upkaar’, ‘Purab and Paschim’ have enriched our culture and having endeared heim to Peeple…
– rajnath singh (@rajnathsingh) April 4, 2025
Congress president paid tribute to Manoj Kumar
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge posted on the social media platform X. He wrote in the post, “In four decades of career, the fierce actor and director Manoj Kumar won the hearts of the audience with his films on patriotism and national pride. Manoj Kumar, who was awarded Padma Shri, was known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ and films like his ‘Shaheed’ and ‘Upkar’ attracted the attention of the then Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Friends and millions of fans.
In a career spanning four decades, prolific actor and director, manoj kumar ji captivated the audines with his films made on patriotism and national pride.
The padma shri recipient, was fondly known as ‘bharat kumar’ and his films like ‘shaheed’ and ‘upkaar’ earned the… pic.twitter.com/xh76bcy6n5
– Mallikarjun kharge (@kharge) April 4, 2025
Dr. Harshvardhan expressed grief over the death of the actor
Former Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan posted on social media platform X. He wrote in the post, “Manoj Kumar ji, another name for Indianness in Bollywood, is distressed. He won our heart for decades with his acting and he will always be alive in our hearts. I wish Lord Shri Ram for peace of his soul.”
The mind is distressed on the death of Manoj Kumar ji, another name for Indianness in Bollywood. With his acting, he won our heart for decades and he will always be alive in our hearts.
I wish Lord Shri Ram for the peace of his soul.#Manojkumar #ripmanojbharathiraja pic.twitter.com/y7xjhrrqi2– Dr Harsh Vardhan (@Drharshvardhan) April 4, 2025
News of actor Manoj Kumar’s death is very sad- Manjinder Singh
Manjinder Singh Sirsa, a minister in the Delhi government, posted on the social media platform X. Wrote, “I am a resident of India, I talk about India. The news of the death of Manoj Kumar ji, who has created a love in the heart of every Indian through immortal songs and patriotic films, is very sad. Humble tribute to this great artist living as ‘India’.”