Synopsis
On April 5, 2023, actor Manoj Kumar was cremated with full state honors in Mumbai, following his passing due to prolonged illness. Family, friends, and notable figures from the film industry gathered to pay their last respects, marking a significant moment in honoring the legacy of the patriotic cinema pioneer.Key Takeaways
- Actor Manoj Kumar passed away on Friday after a long illness.
- His last rites were held with state honors in Mumbai.
- Notable figures from Bollywood attended the funeral.
- Kunal Goswami shared his father's final moments.
- Manoj Kumar was known for his patriotic contributions to Hindi cinema.
Mumbai, April 5 (NationPress) The final farewell for actor Manoj Kumar took place in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai on Saturday. The beloved actor, known for pioneering a new wave of patriotic themes in Hindi cinema, passed away on Friday following a prolonged illness.
His body was transported from the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital to his residence at Goswami Towers at 10:00 AM on Saturday, where the last rites were conducted at the Pawan Hans crematorium.
Images from his home depicted family members and staff preparing floral tributes, while an ambulance draped in tri-color flowers, representing the national flag, carried his remains.
Friends and family gathered for the state funeral, where he received a Guard of Honour during the ceremony.
Notable figures from the film industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salim Khan, their sons Abhishek Bachchan and Arbaaz Khan, were present to pay their respects.
Other attendees included Prem Chopra, Raza Murad, Vindu Dara Singh, Anu Malik, and Dheeraj Kumar.
On Friday, Manoj Kumar’s son, Kunal Goswami, expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of his father, stating that despite the immense pain, the legendary actor departed peacefully.
He shared the final moments of the iconic star, highlighting the serene and dignified manner in which Manoj Kumar left this life. Goswami recounted waking up early at 4:30 AM to find his father unwell, a condition he had been grappling with for quite some time. He told IANS, “I woke up at 4:30 in the morning. He was unwell. He had been unwell for a long time. We were praying that his pain would reduce and his pain would go away. Doctors were trying a lot. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital supported him a lot. His staff supported him a lot. They helped him a lot.”
“But he passed away peacefully. I am thankful to God for that. Yes. Sir, tomorrow we will leave the hospital at 9. We will come here at 10 at our house. And at 11, we will go to Pawan Hans for cremation. Yes, Sir, I remember his movies,” he added.
