In Pictures | Manoj ‘Bharat’ Kumar passes at 87, Accorded with state honour funeral in Juhu

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Veteran actor, Manoj Kumar was lovingly known as Bharat Kumar. At 87, he took his last breath on Friday, April 4. Known for his 50+ movie count, Major Kumar was a loved for his roles in patriotic storylines prior to quitting films in 1995. In his exceptional roles in Upkar(1967), Purab aur Pashchim (1970), Shor (1972) Roti Kapda aur Makaan (1974) among others have been a milestone in the Hindi film industry. Leaving behind a loving wife and his two sons, he was a valuable member of Bollywood. Co-stars and contemporaries like Prem Chopra, Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan visited his home to pay him respect.

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With his body wrapped in the Indian tricolour, the actor left to his eternal home as family, friends and fans came to catch a glimpse one last time. Covering the ambulance in flowers, he was taking to his final resting place in Juhu. (Image: PTI)

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Honouring his uber-patriotic films like Upkar and Shaheed,  a teacher of the Gurukul School of Art paints a portrait of veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who died on Friday, at Lalbaug. (Image: PTI)

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The actor was accorded with a State Honour Funeral in Juhu on April 5. As family members prepared to take him to his resting place, he arrived wrapped in the Indian tricolour like the true patriot he played in his films. (Image: ANI)

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The legendary actor Manoj Kumar was honoured through sand artist,Manas Kumar Sahu. (Image: ANI)

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Crowds gathered as the State facilitated Manoj Kumar’s funeral. Fans, friends and family alike, they all reached his residence in Juhu to pay their respects. His films will forever be a testament to the patriotic spirit of India. (Image: ANI)

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Deeply saddened by the news, PM Modi shared on x, “Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji’s works ignited a spirit of national pride and will continue to inspire generations. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”

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Veteran actor and popular antagonist, Prem Chopra was seen departing from his late-friend’s residence after he paid his last respects to Manoj Kumar on Friday, April 4. (Image: ANI)