Manoj Kumar

Manoj Kumar (born Harikrishan Goswami; 24 July 1937) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is known for acting and making films with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname Bharat Kumar. He is the recipient of a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, in varied categories. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1992 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2016 by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts.

For other people named Manoj Kumar, see Manoj Kumar (disambiguation).

Manoj Kumar
Kumar in 2012
Born
Harikrishan Goswami

(1937-07-24) 24 July 1937
Abbottabad, North-West Frontier Province, British India
(present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)
NationalityIndian
Other namesBharat Kumar
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film director
  • film producer
  • screenwriter
  • lyricist
  • editor
  • politician
Years active1957–1999
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseShashi Goswami
Children2; including Kunal Goswami
RelativesManish R Goswami (brother)
Honours
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