How Manoj Kumar Earned The Moniker Bharat Kumar. Actor’s Words

[ad_1] New Delhi: Veteran star Manoj Kumar died today (April 4) after suffering from a prolonged illness. He was 87. The legendary actor is best known for his patriotic films like Upkar (1967), Purab Aur Paschim (1970) and Kranti (1981).  Since Manoj Kumar’s film roles embodied his patriotic spirit, he earned the moniker of Bharat […]

L2: Empuraan: ED searches against producer Gokulam Gopalan in Chennai and Kochi

[ad_1] Gokulam Gopalan. File photo. | Photo Credit: Ragu R The Enforcement Directorate on Friday (April 4, 2025) conducted searches at offices of Kerala-based businessman Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the movie L2: Empuraan, and some others as part of an alleged foreign exchange violation case, official sources said. The searches are being […]

KNMA at 15: a museum in motion

[ad_1] Weeks before she set a new record for Indian art by buying a lost M.F. Husain painting called Gram Yatra in a Christie’s sale for ₹119 crore, Kiran Nadar was sitting in the conference room of her museum’s Saket outpost, musing about how her art collecting style had grown. “When I’m collecting an artist, I try […]

10 iconic Manoj Kumar films that defined patriotic Bollywood cinema

[ad_1] Stills from the late Manoj Kumar’s most iconic work in Bollywood Veteran actor, filmmaker, and the face of patriotic cinema in India, Manoj Kumar passed away in Mumbai at the age of 87. Affectionately dubbed ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his portrayals of national pride and sacrifice, Kumar died of cardiogenic shock following a severe heart […]

Greatest songs of Manoj Kumar: From ‘Lag Jaa Gale’ to ‘Mere Desh Ki Dharti’

[ad_1] Legendary Indian actor Manoj Kumar passed away at 87 in Mumbai after battling prolonged illness. A celebrated actor, filmmaker and lyricist, Manoj Kumar was known for patriotic films that helped define ideas of Indian nationhood. His movies such as Woh Kaun Thi?, Upkar and Purab Aur Paschim are not only cultural touchstones but a […]

Jenjum Gadi’s pichwai moment | When fashion designers look to art

[ad_1] Last September, fashion designer Jenjum Gadi briefly stepped away from clothes. He dipped into an alternate creative outlet, instead — that of sculpture. He took inspiration from his mother’s garden back home in Arunachal Pradesh for Apase, an exhibition featuring brass fruits and vegetables. With its resounding success, Gadi secured a space for himself […]

Japan PM calls Trump’s tariffs ‘national crisis’, urges ministers to take ‘necessary measures’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s administration’s tariffs on Japanese goods constitute a “national crisis,” said Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday,He announced plans for cross-party discussions to address the situation and urged for a “calm-headed” approach.Despite Japanese firms being among the largest investors in the United States, Trump on Thursday announced a steep 24 […]

Legendary filmmaker Manoj Kumar passes away in Mumbai at 87 : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Veteran actor and film director Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai. As reported by news agency ANI on Friday morning, he died at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital at 4:03 am. Legendary filmmaker Manoj Kumar passes away in Mumbai at 87 His mortal remains will be kept at his […]