Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passed away on Friday, at the age of 87 in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. The actor's funeral ceremony was carried out with the state honours on Saturday at a cremation ground in Mumbai. Shashi Goswami, the wife of veteran actor and film director Manoj Kumar arrived at the cremation ground in Juhu to attend the last rites of her husband. Padma Shri awardee Manoj Kumar's coffin was draped with the tricolour national flag. The ambulance carrying his body was also decorated with garlands of flowers in tricolour.
The last rites of the legendary actor were performed at Pawan Hans crematorium. Indian film director Subhash Ghai arrived to attend the last rites of the late actor Manoj Kumar. On his demise, he said, 'He was an inspiration for me to become a filmmaker. He used to guide me. We used to meet him. He helped me a lot and gave a lot of suggestions as to how to become a good writer and director'.
Many prominent celebrities including veteran actor and film producer Salim Khan along with his son and actor Arbaaz Khan, Amitabh Bachchan along with his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan reached the cremation ground to attend the last rites of legendary actor Manoj Kumar in Juhu.
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav was also present at the cremation ceremony of the late actor Manoj Kumar. He said, 'He is the Vishwa Kala Ratna of India, he is Bharat Ratna. I salute him and he is a gem of our Bollywood and will always remain a gem'.
Notable Bollywood personalities and his fans expressed their condolence on social media platforms after his demise. For the unversed, the late actor is survived by his wife Shashi Goswami and two sons, Kunal Goswami and Vishal Goswami.
Manoj Kumar's hit films
In his acting career, Manoj Kumar also known as 'Bharat Kumar' has given many hit films including Purab Aur Paschim, Gumnaam, Be-Imaan and Neel Kamal. In his film career, Kumar acted and directed Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) and also won the Best Director Award in 1975 at the Filmfare Awards.
(With ANI inputs)
