Manoj Kumar (born July 24, 1937, at Abbottabad) is an Indian actor and director in the Bollywood film industry. He is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes; for this reason he has been given the nickname of Mr. Bharat (Bharat is the Sanskrit and Hindi term for India). Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Image File history File links Imperial-India-Blue-Ensign. ... Abbottabad (Urdu: ایبٹ آباد) is the principal city of the Abbottabad District in the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. ... North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) is geographically the smallest of the four provinces of Pakistan. ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Manoj Kumar (born 15 June 1964) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Abbottabad (Urdu: ایبٹ آباد) is the principal city of the Abbottabad District in the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. ... The Sanskrit language ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... Hindi ( , Devanagari: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in northern and central India, is the official language of the Union along with English. ...

Early life and career

Manoj Kumar was born Harikishen Goswami in Abbottabad, North West Frontier Province, British India (currently in Pakistan). When he was 10, his Hindu family had to move to India due to Partition. As a youth, he admired Bollywood superstar Dilip Kumar, and decided to name himself Manoj Kumar after Dilip's character in Shabnam (1949). He then decided to enter the film world himself. Abbottabad (Urdu: ایبٹ آباد) is the principal city of the Abbottabad District in the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. ... North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) is geographically the smallest of the four provinces of Pakistan. ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... A Hindu ( , Devanagari: हिन्दु), as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, and the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... This article is under construction. ... Yusuf Khan (Hindi: यूसुफ़ ख़ान ; Urdu: یوسف خان ; IPA: ) (born December 11, 1922), also commonly known as Dilip Kumar (Hindi: दिलीप कुमार ; Urdu: دِلِیپ کُمار) is an Indian Bollywood film actor and a former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ...

After making a unnoticed debut in Fashion in 1957, Manoj landed his first leading role in Honeymoon (1960) opposite Sayeeda Khan. Piya Milan Ki Aas and Reshmi Roomal followed, setting the stage for the Vijay Bhatt-directed Hariyali Aur Raasta (1962) opposite Mala Sinha. Manoj then appeared with 1960s icon Sadhana in Raj Khosla's Woh Kaun Thi (1964), and reunited with Vijay Bhatt and Mala Sinha in Himalaya Ki God Mein (1965). Fashion is an Indian film produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mala Sinha (born 11 November 1936) is an Indian actress. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Sadhana in Waqt Sadhana (Sindhi:ساڌھنا)(born 1941 in Karachi, Sind, British India) is an Indian Bollywood actress. ... Raj Khosla (born: 1925) was one of the top directors in Hindi films from the 1950s to the 1980s. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Himalaya Ki God Mein (English: In the Lap of the Himalayas) is a 1965 Indian film directed by Vijay Bhatt. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ...

The patriotic hero

Manoj's image as the patriotic hero began with the 1965 film Shaheed, which was based on the life of Bhagat Singh, a famous revolutionary freedom fighter against British rule. Two years later, he directed and starred in Upkar, in which he played both a soldier and farmer. The film was his magnum opus, and he won the Filmfare Best Director Award for his work. In the early 1970s, he directed and starred in Purab Aur Paschim, a film which juxtaposed life in India and the West. Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Shaheed is a 1965 Hindi movie based on Bhagat Singhs life. ... Bhagat Singh (Punjabi: ਭਗਤ ਸਿੰਘ) (September 28,[1] 1907–March 23, 1931) was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be one of the most famous revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. ... Revolutionary movement for Indian independence is often a less-highlighted aspect of Indian independence movement - the underground revolutionary factions. ... Upkar was a 1967 Indian Hindi film directed by Manoj Kumar. ... The Filmfare Best Director Awards is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Purab Aur Paschim is a 1971 Indian film; the dialogue is in Hindi. ...

Later career

The mid-1970s saw Manoj star in three hit movies. Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974) was a social commentary featuring an all-star cast including Zeenat Aman, Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan that won him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director; Sanyasi (1975) had Manoj and Hema Malini in the lead roles of a religious-themed comedy; and Dus Numbri (1976) also gave Manoj and Hema top billing. In 1981, Manoj reached the peak of his career when he got the opportunity to direct his idol, Dilip Kumar as well as star in Kranti, a story about the struggle for Indian independence in the 19th century. Kranti was the last notable successful film in his career. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Manoj Kumar was the star of this movie along with Zeenat Aman, and Amitabh Bachchan The movie was mainly focused on Manoj Kumar Category: ... A blonde haired, very skilled worker with a 70s look. ... Zeenat Aman (Hindi: ज़ीनत अमन, Urdu: زینت اَمن), born November 19, 1951) is an Indian actress. ... Shashi Kapoor in Sharmilee (1971) Shashi Kapoor (born Balbirraj Kapoor March 18, 1938) in Calcutta, is one of Indias greatest actors and a member of the famous Kapoor Family (film), an influential film dynasty in Indias Bollywood cinema. ... Amitabh Bachchan (born October 11, 1942) (; Devanagari: अमिताभ बच्चन) is a successful Bollywood actor, and one of the most prominent figures in the Indian film industry. ... Sanyasi is a 1975 Hindi movie produced and directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hema Malini, (born October 16, 1948 in Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer, who starred in several successful Bollywood films in the 1970s, most notably the extremely successful Sholay. ... Dus Numbri is a 1976 Hindi film. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Kranti is a 1981 Indian Hindi film. ...

After Kranti, Manoj's career began to decline as many of his films failed at the box office including his 1989 released film Clerk. He quit acting after his last film appearance was in the 1995 film Maidan-E-Jung. He tried to revive his patriotic aura in his son, Kunal Goswami and directed the 1999 film Jai Hind which was a flop as well. However, before bowing out of the limelight, Manoj Kumar was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

Like many other Bollywood film stars, Manoj decided to enter politics following his retirement. Before the 2004 general election in India, it was announced that he had officially joined the ranks of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Bharatiya Janata Party [BJP] (Hindi: , English: ), created in 1980, is a major Indian political party. ...

Selected Filmography

• Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Master Dinanath
• Clerk (1989) .... Bharat
• Kranti (1981) .... Bharat/Kranti
• Dus Numbri (1976) .... Arjun
• Sanyasi (1975) .... Ram Rai
• Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974)
• Be-Imaan (1972)
• Shor (1972) .... Shankar
• Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... David
• Pehchan (1970)
• Yaadgar (1970)
• Purab Aur Paschim (1970) .... Bharat
• Aadmi (1968) .... Dr. Shekhar
• Neel Kamal (1968) .... Ram
• Upkar (1967) .... Bharat
• Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
• Do Badan (1966)
• Gumnaam (1965)
• Himalaya Ki God Mein (1965)
• Shaheed (1965) .... Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat
• Woh Kaun Thi? (1964) .... Dr. Anand
• Fashion (1957)

I'm MANOJ Kranti is a 1981 Indian Hindi film. ... Dus Numbri is a 1976 Hindi film. ... Sanyasi is a 1975 Hindi movie produced and directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. ... Manoj Kumar was the star of this movie along with Zeenat Aman, and Amitabh Bachchan The movie was mainly focused on Manoj Kumar Category: ... Be-Imaan (Hindi: बे-इमान, Urdu: بے-اِمان) is a 1972 film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar and the recipient of the Filmfare Best Movie Award. ... Shor is a 1972 Indian Hindi movie written, produced and directed by Manoj Kumar , who also plays the lead role in the film. ... Mera Naam Joker (English: My Name is Joker) is a 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor. ... Pehchan is a 1970 Hindi film produced and directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. ... Yaadgaar is a 1970 Hindi film produced and directed by S Ram Sharma. ... Purab Aur Paschim is a 1971 Indian film; the dialogue is in Hindi. ... Aadmi is a 1968 Hindi movie produced by P. S Veerappa and directed by A Bhimsingh. ... Neel Kamal is a 1968 film directed by Ram Maheshwari. ... Upkar was a 1967 Indian Hindi film directed by Manoj Kumar. ... Patthar Ke Sanam is a 1967 Hindi movie. ... Do Badan is a 1966 Hindi film. ... Gumnaam (Urdu for unknown or anonymous) is a 1965 Bollywood film directed by Raja Nawathe and starring Manoj Kumar, Nanda, Helen and Mehmood. ... Himalaya Ki God Mein (English: In the Lap of the Himalayas) is a 1965 Indian film directed by Vijay Bhatt. ... Woh Kaun Thi? was a 1964 movie directed by Raj Khosla starring Sadhana, Manoj Kumar and Prem Chopra. ... Fashion is an Indian film produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. ...