Manoj Kumar is a former Indian actor. In the year 1957, he made his acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Fashion.’ In 1967, Manoj Kumar made his directorial debut with the Hindi film ‘Upkar.’ He won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for the same film.
Manoj Kumar is a former Indian actor. He was born on 24 July 1937 in British India. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He earned a graduate degree from Hindu College, Delhi University. His father’s name was HL Goswami, and his mother’s name was Krishna Kumari Goswami. He had two siblings, Rajeev Goswami and Neelam Goswami.
He is married to Shashi Goswami. They are parents to two sons, Kunal Goswami and Vishal Goswami.
Manoj Kumar’s favourites
His hobbies include listening to music and singing songs.
His favourite actors are Dilip Kumar, Ashok Kumar, and Kamini Kaushal.
Interesting facts about Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar was born in the Pakistan region before the partition. He moved to India with his family during partition.
Manoj Kumar’s real name is Harikrishna Giri Goswami. He changed his screen after being inspired by legendary actors like Dilip Kumar and Ashok Kumar.
Manoj Kumar’s film debut
In the year 1957, he made his acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Fashion.’ As a young man, he played the character of an 80-year-old man.
Manoj Kumar starred in the 1965 film ‘Shaheed’ in the role of the protagonist. The song from the film ‘Hai Reet Jaha Ki Preet Sada’ was immensely successful.
Manoj Kumar’s directorial debut
In 1967, Manoj Kumar made his directorial debut with the Hindi film ‘Upkar.’ The film was made after the Indo-Pak war of 1965. He played the role of a soldier and a farmer.
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for the film ‘Upkar.’
After the success of Manoj Kumar’s 1981 film ‘Kranti,’ his film career started going downhill.
Manoj Kumar’s fame
Manoj Kumar is popularity known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his various patriotic roles in classic Hindi films.
In the year 1992, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri Award.
The last film Manoj Kumar worked in was the 1995 film ‘Maidan-e-Jung.’
Manoj Kumar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2016 for his significant contribution to film industry.
Manoj Kumar’s filmography
Manoj Kumar’s popular films are Suhaag Sindoor (1961), Kanch Ki Gudiya (1961), Phoolon Ki Sej (1964), Deshwasi (1991), Poonam Ki Raat (1965), Sahara (1958), Dr Vidya (1962), Reshmi Rumal (1961), Amaanat (1977), Grahasti (1963), Banarsi Thug (1962), Anita (1967), Roti (1974), Balidaan (1971), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Sajan (1969), and many more.
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