Synopsis
Actor Akshay Kumar reflects on the invaluable lesson learned from the iconic Manoj Kumar, emphasizing the deep love and pride for the country that the legendary actor instilled in him. Tributes pour in for Manoj Kumar, celebrating his significant contributions to Indian cinema and his patriotic legacy.Key Takeaways
- Akshay Kumar values the lessons of patriotism.
- Manoj Kumar's films inspired national pride.
- Importance of actors portraying patriotism.
- Tributes highlight Kumar's cinematic contributions.
- Legacy of Manoj Kumar lives on in filmmakers and artists.
Mumbai, April 4 (NationPress) Actor Akshay Kumar has revealed the most important lesson he gained from the late esteemed actor Manoj Kumar. In an emotional tribute, he acknowledged the profound impact Manoj had on him, particularly in fostering a deep love and pride for the nation. Akshay reminisced about how he was taught by Manoj Kumar that there is no feeling comparable to love and pride for our country—a value that the legendary actor beautifully embodied through his patriotic films. The Khiladi star stressed the need for actors to take the initiative in expressing such sentiments.
On his X Handle, the ‘Airlift’ actor posted a black and white image of the iconic filmmaker, captioning it, “I grew up learning from him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a remarkable individual, and a significant asset of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti.”
In the wake of his passing, tributes have been flooding in from celebrities, fans, and fellow industry members. The film community and admirers have expressed their profound grief, commemorating Manoj Kumar's substantial contributions to Indian cinema and his patriotism.
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir expressed in his post how Kumar’s work and patriotic spirit prompted him to convey his love for the nation through his own creativity. He wrote, “I have been and will always be proud of this, that my name matches yours. The first lesson of patriotism was imparted by your films. My love for India was inspired by Bharat Kumar. If it weren't for you, the spark that led my humble pen to create 'Teri Mitti' would not have existed. Farewell, my hero! Peace! #manojkumar.”
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri shared a touching message stating, “India’s first truly original and committed Indic filmmaker, Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Shri Manoj Kumar ji, has departed from us today. A proud nationalist. A devoted Hindu at heart. A visionary director who introduced a new language to Indian cinema — of song picturisation, of meaningful lyrics, of films that didn’t just entertain but also resonated with belonging. He made patriotism cinematic, without noise. He made nationalism poetic, without apology. In an era of borrowed voices and secondhand aesthetics, he had the courage to be grounded. Patriots and artists like him never truly pass away. They simply transform — into memory, into celluloid, into the heartbeat of the nation.”
Manoj Kumar, affectionately known as 'Bharat Kumar', passed away on Friday at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He had been admitted on February 21, 2025, after his health significantly deteriorated.
