Bollywood icon Manoj Kumar passes away at 86

Legendary Bollywood actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his patriotic films, died at 86 from a heart attack at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Hospital. He had been battling liver cirrhosis. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences, praising Kumar’s “patriotic zeal” in cinema. The Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient starred in classics like “Upkar,” “Shaheed,” and “Kranti,” leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Indian cinema.READ FULL