Indian veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away

WEB DESK: Renowned actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, fondly known as ‘Bharat Kumar’, passed away at the age of 87 on Friday.

The actor, celebrated for his patriotic films, reportedly breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after battling a prolonged illness.

According to Indian media reports, the medical reports reveal that Manoj Kumar’s death was caused by cardiogenic shock resulting from an acute myocardial infarction, a severe heart attack.

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The reports also indicated that he had been struggling with decompensated liver cirrhosis in recent months, which had worsened his health.

Manoj Kumar’s son, Kunal Goswami, also confirmed the news of the actor’s death and revealed that the final rites will take place tomorrow. “He has had health-related issues for a long time. It’s the grace of god that he bid adieu to this world peacefully. His cremation will take place tomorrow,” he said.

Manoj Kumar was known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes. Some of his popular works include “Shaheed” (1965), “Upkar” (1967), “Purab Aur Paschim” (1970), and “Roti Kapda Aur Makaan” (1974). Because of his association with such movies, the actor was also widely called “Bharat Kumar”.