Mumbai: In a hearty gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the late mythical Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, who expresses his deep praise for the extraordinary contribution of the actor in Indian cinema.
The Prime Minister sent a special letter to Kumar’s wife Shashi Goswami, which, accepting the immense influence of the actor on the film industry and his role in shaping the nation’s cultural fabric. In the letter, PM Modi praised Manoj Kumar’s prestigious performances in films resonant with generations of Indians, especially his depiction of patriotic characters made an indelible impression on the hearts of the people.
The Prime Minister described Kumar as “true icon of Indian cinema”, whose films not only entertained, but also inspired the values ​​of patriotism, integrity and flexibility.
Deepening with the death of mythological actor and filmmaker Mr. Manoj Kumar ji. It was an icon in Indian cinema, especially remembered for his patriotism, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj ji’s actions ignited the spirit of national pride and will … pic.twitter.com/f8pyqoxol33– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 4 April, 2025
In the letter, Modi also reminded about his personal conversation with Manoj Kumar. A letter filled with praise and respect reflects meaningful moments that both shared during their previous meetings and highlight the deep impact on both Indian cinema and the nation.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi condoled the traded demise of the late actor through a post on his X handle. He tweeted, “Unhappy with the passage of mythological actor and filmmaker Mr. Manoj Kumar ji. He was an icon in Indian cinema, especially remembered for his patriotism, which was also reflected in his films.
Mythological actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his patriotic roles, died on April 4 at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
On 5 April, the actor was cremated in Mumbai with full state honors.
