*Bollywood Legend Manoj Kumar Passes Away at 87: A Tribute to 'Bharat Kumar'*

** Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, the iconic 'Bharat Kumar' of Indian cinema, dies at 87. Revisit his legendary career, patriotic films, and enduring legacy.  

 **End of an Era: Bollywood Mourns Manoj Kumar**  

**April 5, 2025** – The Indian film industry lost a legend as **Manoj Kumar**, the beloved actor-filmmaker known as *Bharat Kumar*, passed away at **87** after a prolonged illness.  

 **Highlights of a Storied Career:**  

🎬 **Patriotic Icon:** Defined nationalist cinema with classics like:  

- *Upkar* (1967) – Introduced "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan"  

- *Purab Aur Paschim* (1970) – Tackled East-West cultural clash  

- *Kranti* (1981) – One of India’s first historical epics  

🏆 **Accolades:**  

- 4 Filmfare Awards  

- 1992 Dadasaheb Phalke Award  

- Padma Shri (1969)  

         **Industry Tributes:**  

- **Amitabh Bachchan:** "He taught us patriotism wasn’t just dialogue, but soul."  

- **Prime Minister Modi:** "A visionary who made Bharat proud through art."  

   **Why His Legacy Endures**  

✅ **Cultural Impact:** Popularized the "nationalist hero" archetype  

✅ **Timeless Themes:** Films still studied for their social commentary  

✅ **Mentorship:** Launched careers of 70s/80s stars  

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**Watch His Golden Moments:**  

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