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Key facts
- Profession
- Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter, Lyricist And Editor
- Language
- HINDI
About Manoj Kumar
Actor
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Table of Contents
1
Who is Manoj Kumar?
2
Wiki/Overview
3
Appearance
4
Family, Affairs And More
5
Career
6
Education
7
Achievements
8
Money Factor
9
Trivia and Facts
Who is Manoj Kumar?
Manoj Kumar (24 July 1937 – 4 April 2025) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist, and editor, known for his work in Hindi cinema. He was especially recognized for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes, earning him the nickname 'Bharat Kumar.' Throughout his career, he received several accolades, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards in various categories.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Harikrishna Giri Goswami |
| Nick Name | Bharat Kumar |
| Profession | Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter, Lyricist And Editor |
| Date Of Birth | 24 July 1937 |
| Place Of Birth | Abbottabad, Pakistan |
| Age (as of 2025) | 87 Years |
| Father | H.L. Goswami |
| Mother | Krishna Kumari Goswami |
| Spouse | Shashi Goswami |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Organization | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Known For | Indian Actor |
| Residence | Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 85 Kg |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Appearance
Manoj Kumar, the Indian actor and director, is known for his patriotic films and is often referred to as "Bharat Kumar". He stands at a height of 6' 1" tall.
Family, Affairs And More
| Father | H.L. Goswami |
| Mother | Krishna Kumari Goswami |
| Siblings | Rajiv Goswami |
| Spouse | Shashi Goswami |
| Children | Kunal Goswami, Vishal Goswami |
Career
After making a little-noticed début in Fashion Brand (1957), followed by forgettable roles in films like Sahara (1958), Chand (1959) and Honeymoon (1960), he landed his first leading role in Kaanch Ki Gudiya (1961). Piya Milan Ki Aas (1961), Suhag Sindoor (1961), Reshmi Roomal (1961) followed, but the majority of these sank without a trace. The first major commercial success came in 1962 with Vijay Bhatt's Hariyali Aur Rasta opposite Mala Sinha.[5] The success of Hariyali Aur Rasta was followed by Shaadi (1962), Dr. Vidya (1962) and Grahasti (1963), all three of which performed well at the box office.
Education
| College | Hindu College |
Achievements
Famous for films like Upkar and Shaheed, he earned numerous awards, including the Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Kumar also had a brief political career with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Manoj Kumar, the legendary actor and filmmaker celebrated for his patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Salary | Rs 67,000 |
Trivia and Facts
- A Brahmin family was the birthplace of Manoj Kumar. His family moved to Delhi from Abbottabad, Pakistan, when he was ten years old.
- His family was refugees in Vijay Nagar and Kingsway Camp when he arrived in India as a result of the partition, and they later relocated to the Delhi neighborhood of Old Rajendra Nagar.
- Manoj Kumar made his film debut in the film Fashion, in which he portrayed an elderly character.
- Manoj Kumar's patriotic persona gained widespread recognition following the 1965 release of Shaheed. Bhagat Singh, a liberation fighter, served as the inspiration for the film.
- He chose to call himself Manoj Kumar since he was much influenced by Dilip Kumar and Ashok Kumar when he was younger. But Harikrishna Giri Goswami is his true name.