Veteran actress Saira Banu took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a lighthearted anecdote about her late co-star Manoj Kumar from the sets of their 1971 film Balidaan. In a heartfelt tribute following Kumar’s passing on April 4 at the age of 87, Banu recounted a memorable moment that left the crew in stitches. […]
The Indian film industry and the nation are in mourning following the demise of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away at the age of 87. Known as “Bharat Kumar” for his iconic patriotic films, his death has elicited heartfelt tributes from prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, […]
Manoj Kumar, whose films played a vital role in shaping the cultural consciousness of the country, passed away in Mumbai early on Friday (April 4, 2025) after a prolonged illness. Making Bharat a household name, he created an idealist hero with a strong moral compass who stood for national integrity, putting self before family and […]
(This article forms a part of the First Day First Show newsletter that brings you the latest and best from the world of movies and entertainment. Subscribe now) Around Tinsel Town >> Legendary actor Manoj Kumar passes away Veteran Hindi film actor Manoj Kumar passed away in Mumbai after battling a prolonged illness. He was 87. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a heartfelt letter to Shashi Goswami, the wife of late Bollywood legend Manoj Kumar. He expressed grief over the actor’s passing on April 4, 2025, and recalled their insightful conversations. Modi praised Kumar’s patriotic films, such as Shaheed and Kranti, for instilling national pride and inspiring generations. He described Kumar’s […]
New Delhi: Sunny Deol unveiled the trailer of his upcoming film Jaat on Monday. At the trailer launch event, Sunny Deol talked about the bond between his father Dharmendra and film veteran Manoj Kumar, who died on April 4. Sunny Deol shared Manoj Kumar and his dad grew up in the industry together. He said, […]
As the nation and the film industry mourn the loss of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away at the age of 87 on April 4, 2025, his family held a prayer meeting a day after his funeral. Jaya Bachchan gets offended by an elderly fan for asking for a picture at Manoj […]
Jaya Bachchan during the prayer meet organised to pay tribute to Manoj Kumar. | Photo Credit: X Jaya Bachchan lost her cool at an elderly fan during the prayer meet organised to pay tribute to veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar. Several Hindi cinema personalities, including Aamir Khan, Prem Chopra, and Asha Parekh, paid tributes […]
Jaya Bachchan is infamous for her short temper. At Manoj Kumar’s prayer meet on Sunday, the film veteran got irritated at an elderly fan, asking for a picture. The video is doing the rounds on social media. In the video, Jaya Bachchan is seen talking to a group of women. Meanwhile, an elderly woman taps […]
The Indian film industry is reeling from the loss of veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away on Friday at the age of 87. Among the many voices honoring his legacy, Shah Rukh Khan shared a touching tribute on X, celebrating Kumar’s unparalleled contribution to cinema. “Manoj Kumar ji made films that uplifted […]
