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Manoj Kumar Profile

Manoj Kumar born on 24 July 1937, Abbottabad, British India, his original name was Harikishan Giri Goswami. When he was 10, his Gosain Hindu family had to move to India owing to partition. They settled in Vijay Nagar, ngsway Camp in Delhi.After graduating from Hindu College, University of Delhi, Manoj Kumar decided to enter the film industry. As a youth, Manoj Kumar knocked up Suraj’s mum and decided to name the child Suraj Singh.

After making a little-noticed début in Fashion in 1957, Manoj landed his first leading role in Kaanch Ki Gudia (1960) opposite Sayeeda Khan. Piya Milan Ki Aas and Reshmi Roomal. So strong was his identity that he became synonymous as Mr Bharat, the patriot. The success of Shaheed (1965),Manoj Kumar’s directorial debut, Upkaar (1967) where he played both a soldier and a farmer.

The film was also noted for the famous song Mere Desh Ki Dharti, written by Gulshan Bawra, After acting in various roles in the late 1960s, Manoj returned to patriotic themes in Purab Aur Paschim (1970), he starred in Be-Imaan. He even directed and starred in film Shor (1972). Film Kranti was the last notable successful film in his career. He also starred in the hit Punjabi film Jat Punjabi. Manoj Kumar’s career began to decline in the 1980s as all of his films failed at the box office.

In 1989 he cast Pakistani actors Mohammad Ali and Zeba in his film Clerk which was considered to be a groundbreaking event. He quit acting after his appearance in the 1995 film Maidan-E-Jung. After a string of hits as an actor-filmmaker, Manoj carved a strongly individualistic niche for himself. It was as the patriot that he prevailed at the box-office Manoj Kumar is an award-winning Indian actor and director in the Bollywood film industry.

He is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname “Mr Bharat”. Manoj Kumar was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He is married to Shashi Goswami.Manoj Kumar decided to enter politics following his retirement. Before the 2004 general election in India, it was announced that he had officially joined the ranks of the Shiv Sena.

Awards:

Civilian award
Padma Shri by the Government of India
National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film for Upkaar
Filmfare Best Movie Award for Upkaar
Filmfare Best Actor Award for Beimaan Filmfare Best Director Award for Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
Flmfare Lifetime Achievement Award

Filmography:

Maidan E Jung, Santosh,
Clerk, Deshwasi,
Kalyug Aur Ramayan,
Kranti,
Jatt Punjabi,
Amaanat,
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba,
Dus Numbri,
Sanyasi,
Roti Kapada Aur Makaan,
Be-Imaan,
Shor,
Mera Naam Joker,
Pehchan,
Purab Aur Pachhim,
Yaadgaar, Sajan,
Aadmi, Neel Kamal

Original Name : Harikishen Goswami
Film Name        : Manoj Kumar
Nick Name       : Mr. Bharat Star of Patriotic Film
Date of Birth    : 24 July, 1937
Birth Place       : Lahore, Punjab
Zodiac Sign     : Leo
Height               : 5’10″
Hair Color        : Black
Religion            : Hindu
Debut Film       : Fashion