Global Public figures Pay Tribute to the Late Manoj Kumar, after his passing on on April 4, 2025. The Bollywood icon passed on at the age of 87, and many global public figures have paid their tributes to Manoj Kumar, this reflects his immense influence on Bollywood. Known as “Bharat Kumar” for his patriotic films, Kumar’s death has resonated far beyond India, with prominent individuals honoring his legacy.
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sadness, stating on his X (formerly Twitter), “Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji’s works ignited a spirit of national pride and will continue to inspire generations. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
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Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji's works ignited a spirit of national pride and will… pic.twitter.com/f8pYqOxol3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu also paid tributes to the legend, saying “Saddened by the demise of legendary actor and film-maker Manoj Kumar Ji. He has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. During his long and distinguished career he came to be known for his patriotic films which promoted a sense of pride in India’s contribution and values. The iconic characters of national heroes, farmers and soldiers he brought to life will remain etched in our collective memory. His cinema will instil national pride and inspire generations to come. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers.”
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President Droupadi Murmu hosted Members of Parliament from Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Meghalaya for breakfast at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. pic.twitter.com/y2zBalvDBv
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 4, 2025
Other Bollywood superstars joined to pay their tributes to Manoj Kumar. Actor Akshay Kumar shared, “I grew up learning from him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a fine person, and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti.”
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I grew up learning from him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a fine person, and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sr8U4Wkqgq
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 4, 2025
Manoj Kumar’s death at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, due to heart-related issues and decompensated liver cirrhosis, marks the end of an era. His legacy, recognized with the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015, continues to inspire, as global figures celebrate a man who made nationalism poetic and cinematic.
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