New Delhi: The iconic Indian Actor-Director Manoj Kumar Breathed His Last on Friday Morning at Around 3:30 AM on April 4, 2025, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Ambani Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. His death was attributed to Cardianic Shock Following An Acute Myocardial Infarction. Additionally, Kumar Had Been Struggling with decompensed liver Cirrhosis for Several Months, which contributed to his deteriorating health. He was 87.
In a statement, Dr Santosh Shetty, CEO and Executive Director at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, Said, “Veteran Actor Shri Manoj Kumarji Passed Away Pacefully at the Kokilaben Ambani Aterd 3:30 AM DUE to Age-Related Health Issues.
Several Bollywood Celebrities Mourned The Legendary Icon’s Demise. Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn Among Many Extended Condolens to the Family:
Aamir Khan Said, “Manoj Kumar was not just an actor, and film-maker, he was an institution. I have alrcent so much watching his films. His films were ofteen based on Important socialst system who will bestant Really close to the common man. My heartfelt condolences to his family. ”
In a heartfelt post, ajay devgn shared: “Manoj Kumar ji was not just a cinematic icon – he was a personal milstone in my family’s journey. Action Director in Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. From there, their collaboration controlled all the way to kranti, create mothers that are now part of Indian cinema’s golden history.
Manoj kumar ji was not just a cinematic icon – He was a personal milstone in my family’s journey. He Gave My Father, Veeru Devgan, his very first break as an action director in roti kapda aur makaan. From there, their collaboration continued all the way to kranti, creating… pic.twitter.com/1sikmrpfpq – Ajay Devgn (@AJAYDEVGN) April 4, 2025
He added, “Manoj Ji’s Films – Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim, Shor, and Kranti -thee -thee wast just just films… they were national emotions. His creative genius, unwaveering patriotism, unwelling patriotism. That very few have mathed. Storytellers like me.
Taking to his x handle, akshay kumar tweeted, “I grew up Learning from Him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our count. Fine Person, and one of the biggest assets of our fritornity.
I grew up Learning from Him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a Fine Person, and one of the biggest assets of our fritornity. Rip Manoj Sir. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/SR8U4WKQGQ – Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 4, 2025
In his instagram post, manoj muntashir wrote in the caption: “I have been and will always be proud of this, that my name matches you. The first lesson of patriotism was taugt by your Films. I Learned from Bharat Kumar. If it wasn’st for you, that Spark wouldnless’t existed, which LED My Humble Pen To Write ‘Teri Mitti.’ Goodbye, My Hero!
Vivek Agnihotri Shared a Heartfelt Note that read, “India’s first truly original and committed indic filmmmaker, dadasaheb phalke awarde appearance Shri Manoj Kumarj Kumarj Kumarj Kumar Ji, Left US TOTANALIST. Hindu at Heart. Without noise. Transcend – Into Memory, Into Celluloid, Into The Nation’s Heartbeat. ”
India’s first truly original and committed indic filmmaker, dadasaheb phalke awardee Shri Manoj Kumar Ji, Left Us Today.
A proud nationalist. A Staunch Hindu at Heart. A Visionary Director Who Gave Indian Cinema A New Grammar – of Song Pisturization, of meaningful lyrics, of… pic.twitter.com/te8pnbbiv5 – Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivevivekagnihotri) April 4, 2025
Extremely saddened at the demise of a legendary actor and filmmaker, dada saheb phalke recipient, Shri #Manojkumar Saab. He will eternally be remmbered as Mr. Bharat for Always Remanding Us About Roti, Kapada Aur Kisaan. Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.
Poltician-Actress khushbu sundar also met the sadd demise of manoj kumar. Taking to her x handle, she tweeted, “extramely saddened at the demise of a legendary actor and filmmaker, dada saheb phalke recipient, Shri #Manojkumar Saab. Bharat for Always Us About Roti, Kapada Aur Kisaan.
May His Soul Rest in Peace!