Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passed away on April 4, 2025, leaving the film industry in mourning. The Padma Shri awardee was honored with a state funeral on April 5, during which he was wrapped in the Indian tricolor as police officers paid tribute. The final rites were held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai, attended by several Bollywood luminaries.
Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were among those present, along with Salim Khan, who was seen conversing with his son Arbaaz Khan. Industry veterans Prem Chopra, Rajpal Yadav, Zayed Khan, and Vindu Dara Singh also gathered to pay their final respects and offer condolences to Manoj Kumar’s family.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the actor’s passing on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting Manoj Kumar’s immense contribution to Indian cinema and his patriotic spirit, which resonated deeply in his films.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the actor’s passing on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting Manoj Kumar’s immense contribution to Indian cinema and his patriotic spirit, which resonated deeply in his films.
