Manoj Kumar

Manoj Kumar (born Harikrishan Giri Goswami; 24July 19374April 2025) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over four decades, he worked in 55 films. He is regarded as one of the most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. Known for starting the trend of patriotic films, he was given the nickname Bharat Kumar.

He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1992 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in the field of cinema, in 2015 by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts. He was also the recipient of a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards in varied categories. Provided by Wikipedia