Manoj Kumar was a milestone for Hindi cinema. The news of the death of veteran actor and director Manoj Kumar has raged in Bollywood. At the age of 87, the veteran actor said goodbye to the world. He breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Manoj Kumar's contribution in Hindi cinema cannot be forgotten. Few people know that the real name of the veteran actor was Harikishan Giri Goswami. Manoj Kumar has always been a big fan of Dilip Kumar, after watching his films, he decided to change his name.
Manoj Kumar was not limited to acting only, he directed many best films along with making films. Even today people like to watch his directed films. One of Manoj Kumar's finest films is also 'Kranti'. Through this film, he ran a wave of patriotism inside the people. On 24 July 1937, Manoj Kumar was born in a Brahmin family in a city of Abbottabad, a city in Pakistan, a city in Pakistan.
Few people know that Manoj Kumar is born in the same place where the infamous terrorist Osama bin Laden was killed by American soldiers in the dark of night. Before partition, this place also used to be a part of India. But when the partition took place, Manoj Kumar had to come to Delhi from Jalila Sher Khan at the age of 10. At the same time, the family of veteran actor lived as refugees in Kingsway Camp, after some time he passed in the old Rajendra Nagar area of Delhi.
Manoj Kumar completed graduation from Hindu College, Delhi University. After studying, he decided to step into Hindi cinema. His first film 'Fashion' came in the year 1957. In his first film, he became an 80 -year -old elder. After this, in the year 1962, Manoj Kumar appeared in 'Hariyali Aur Rasta'. The film was directed by Vijay Bhatt. His luck was awakened by this film. His work was well liked. Manoj Kumar's wife's name is Shashi Goswami and has three children Karma Goswami, Vansh Goswami and Muskan Goswami.