About
Manoj Kumar was an Indian actor and film director in Hindi cinema, popularly known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his patriotic films. He directed and starred in films with strong nationalist themes and was a leading figure in Bollywood of the 1960s and 1970s. He died in 2025.
Family
Child
- Kunal Goswami not in the catalogue yet
Personal details
- Also known as
- Harikishan Giri Goswami
- Born
- July 24, 1937
- Birthplace
- Abbottabad
- Nationality
- British Raj
- Height
- 185 cm
- Education
- Hindu College, University of Delhi
- Years active
- 1957–1999
Known for
- Upkar
- Purab Aur Paschim
- Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
- Kranti
- Shaheed
Awards
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Padma Shri
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration (Upkar)
Trivia & fun facts
- He was popularly nicknamed 'Bharat Kumar' because of his many patriotic film roles.
- His birth name was Harikrishan Giri Goswami.
