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Manoj Kumar’s fatality has actually left a deep space in India, with a profusion of sorrow gathering from all edges, consisting of Bollywood and the television market.
Manoj Kumar dies at the age of 87. (Photo Credit: X)
Manoj Kumar, the fabulous star, left for the divine home on April 4. Known for his path-breaking efficiencies in a number of patriotic movies, he died at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital because of heart difficulties, leaving a heritage in Hindi movie theater. His fatality has actually left a deep space in India, with a profusion of sorrow gathering from all edges, consisting of Bollywood and the television market. Among all, star Rajesh Kumar, recognized for his efficiency in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, likewise grieved the death of the renowned star.
Talking to Pinkvilla, Rajesh remembered his initial conference with Manoj Kumar throughout his university days and shared, “Manoj, sir was my university elderly, hence, we had the possibility to speak with him. My initial conference with him was when I saw Mumbai in 1999-2000.” He added, “There was a filmy party going on, and I had the opportunity to visit it. The first table I noticed was Manoj Kumar Sahab’s. I approached him and said, ‘Sir, I’m new to this industry. Do you have any advice for me?”
To this, Rajesh mentioned that the late star responded by mentioning a quote from Bhagavad Gita and claimed, “Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana, ma fate phala hetur bhur ma te sangostvakarmanni’– which indicates– ‘Keep on doing what work you have come here for, and the result will happen’.”
Recalling a meeting with Manoj Kumar during his college days, Rajesh further added, “When we met at our college alumni association, I sat down with him and we had a wonderful conversation. He had already seen my work in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and was impressed with it.”
Speaking concerning the death of the Upkar star, Rajesh insisted, “It seems like an individual loss to me. Unfortunately, I am not in Mumbai to bid him goodbye. However, he lived his life as a king. He made some terrific movies that formed the nation called Bharat which’s exactly how he was referred to as Bharat Kumar.” He concluded saying, “As the title Bharat suggests, it is composed of Bhau, Raag, and Taal. All three of them were Manoj Kumar Sahab’s. It stayed with him forever and will remain with future generations. Jai Hind to him. My condolences to his family and Dher Saara Naman.”
Manoj Kumar’s last on-screen look remained in the 1995 movie Maidan- E-Jung
