Manoj Kumar’s Death on April 4, 2025, has been very painful for the Bollywood industry. Veteran actor Manoj Kumar gave many superhits to the cinema world in three decades and has said goodbye to the world forever. Manoj Kumar, popularly known as Bharat Kumar, died at 87.
He was reportedly admitted to a hospital in Mumbai for a few days. He breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Manoj Kumar’s contribution to Hindi cinema can never be forgotten. Very few people know that the real name of the veteran actor was Harikishan Giri Goswami. Manoj Kumar has always been a big fan of Dilip Kumar,
After watching his films, he decided to change his name.
How did Manoj Kumar die
According to media reports, Manoj Kumar died today, i.e. Friday morning. He was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital due to heart-related complications. According to the medical certificate issued by the hospital, the second reason for death is decompensated liver cirrhosis.
Manoj Kumar’s death has caused a wave of mourning in the industry. Manoj Kumar’s fans are looking very sad. Along with the fans, celebrities are also expressing grief.
Manoj Kumar’s connection with Pakistan
Very few people know that Manoj Kumar was born at the same place where American soldiers killed the notorious terrorist Osama bin Laden in the dark of night. Before partition, this place was also a part of India. But Manoj Kumar had to come to Delhi from Jallianwala Sher Khan when the partition happened at just 10.
Manoj Kumar did his graduation from Hindu College, Delhi University. After this, the actor decided to step into Hindi cinema. His first film ‘Fashion’ was released in the year 1957. In his very first film, he played the role of an 80-year-old man. After this, Manoj Kumar appeared in ‘Hariyali Aur Rasta’ in 1962. Manoj Kumar’s wife is Shashi Goswami, and he has three children: Karma Goswami, Vansh Goswami and Muskan Goswami.