Sunday, July 24, 2016

Manoj Kumar

Today is the birthday of Manoj Kumar aka Bharat Kumar, the leading actor of yesteryears who later turned to film direction . Born Harikrishan Giri Goswami this day in 1937 in Abbotabad, now in Pakistan , he was a lead Romantic hero with both talent and good looks.Also known and remembered for his stellar performance in 'Shaheed' in which he played the role of Bhagat Singh, he acted in many hit films like Hariyali Aur Rasta,Himalay ki gode mein,Pathar ke Sanam , Banarsi Thug Suhaag aur Sindoor,Do Badan, Gumnaam, Sawan ki Ghata, Upkaar, Pehchaan , Poorab aur Paschim ,Roti Kapda aur Makaan , Kranti. etc.
He is a recipient of Padma Shri which was awarded to him in 1992.
He has also been awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2016.
We wish him a Happy Birthday !

1 comment:

  1. One of the actors who made many patriotic movies. Happy birthday to him :)

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