Kareena Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Sunny Deol and more pay tribute to Manoj Kumar's legacy
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In heartfelt tributes, Bollywood stars including Kareena Kapoor, Anupam Kher, and Sunny Deol honor the legendary actor Manoj Kumar, reflecting on his enduring impact on Indian cinema.
Key Takeaways
- B-Town celebrities pay tribute to Manoj Kumar.
- His contributions to Indian cinema are celebrated.
- Sunny Deol and Manoj Bajpayee share heartfelt messages.
- Anupam Kher recalls a personal memory with Manoj Kumar.
- His films inspired generations and instilled patriotism.
Mumbai, April 4 (NationPress) In a moving tribute to the legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, B-Town stars including Kareena Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Sunny Deol, Manoj Bajpayee, Farhan Akhtar, and many more have united to celebrate his significant contributions.
Recognized for his exceptional impact on Indian cinema, the veteran actor's influence continues to resonate across generations. The stars fondly reflected on his lasting legacy and the timeless nature of his cinematic works. Sunny Deol expressed his condolences with a heartfelt post stating, "#ManojKumar Sahab gave us characters that were both heroic and human. His films reflected love for the country and its people. An irreplaceable loss for the world of cinema. End of an Era. Om Shanti.”
On his X account, Manoj Bajpayee remarked, "With the loss of Manoj Kumar Sahab, we bid farewell to a pillar of Hindi cinema. His art celebrated the spirit of India like no other. Deepest condolences to his family and countless admirers. #ManojKumar.”
Sharing a memorable photo, Farhan Akhtar stated, "Woh kaun thi, Gumnaam, Shaheed, Upkar, Purab aur Paschim, Kranti.. the list goes on and on .. thank you for the entertainment and for inspiring generations that followed you. RIP Manoj Kumar ji.”
Kareena Kapoor also expressed her sorrow on Instagram, mourning the loss of Manoj Kumar, affectionately known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his patriotic portrayals.
In a touching video tribute, veteran actor Anupam Kher recalled a fond memory of watching Manoj Kumar’s film “Upkaar,” crediting him with nurturing his love for the nation. The ‘Special 26’ actor reminisced about visiting Manoj Kumar's office in Mumbai seeking work, where Manoj encouraged him, saying, "I'm not making anything these days, but don't settle for small roles; you deserve to play a big role."
In his shared video, Kher wrote, "Manoj Kumar ji has been a big contribution in my life! And will be. Their movies, his film songs not only entertained us but also instilled a beautiful spirit of patriotism. His films have been a significant influence on my patriotism. (sic) Manoj ji you were truly great! Om Shanti! #ManojKumar #Upkaar #Shaheed #PurabPaschim #Kranti.”
Other celebrities paying homage to the late great actor include Farah Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, and Jackie Shroff.
