April 4, 2025 11:17 AM

Actor-director Manoj Kumar passes away, PM Modi says his works ignited spirit of national pride

Renowned actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away on Friday at the age of 87 at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on Friday. He had been unwell for some time and was admitted to the hospital on February 21 after his condition worsened. Condoling his demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a social media post, said that he was deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary actor and filmmaker. The Prime Minister, in a post on X, wrote, "Deeply saddened by the passing of leg...