Manoj Kumar’s legacy will live on forever

Manoj Kumar will forever be Bharat for generations of filmgoers — an actor-filmmaker who framed his patriotism in celluloid just as a nascent India was coming into its own and beginning to realise its dreams and potential. “He is out of his misery now,” the filmmaker’s son Kunal said, adding that his father had been battling multiple health issues and was bedridden for the last few years. Kumar, who found many takers for his brand of patriotic idealism, was also the romantic hero of films such as “Himalaya Ki God Mein”, “Do Badan” and “Patthar Ke Sanam.” His brand of patriotism, deeply rooted in an earlier era, will forever shape Manoj Kumar’s legacy. Om Shanti.” Ajay Devgn “Manoj Kumar ji was not just a cinematic icon — he was a personal milestone in my family’s journey. The film went on to create history at the box office.” Aamir Khan “Manoj Kumar was not just an actor and filmmaker; he was an institution.