Manoj Kumar (born Harikrishna Giri Goswami on 24 July 1937) is an award-winning Indian actor and director in the Bollywood film industry. He is remembered for his films Hariyali Aur Raasta, Woh Kaun Thi?, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Do Badan, Upkar, Patthar Ke Sanam, Neel Kamal, Purab Aur Paschim, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Kranti. He is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname "Bhaarat Kumar". In 1992, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
| Full Name | Manoj Kumar |
| Net Worth | $950,000 |
| Date Of Birth | July 24, 1937 |
| Place Of Birth | Abbottabad, North-West Frontier Province, British India |
| Height | 1.89 m |
| Profession | Screenwriter, Lyricist, Film producer, Film director, Actor, Film Editor, Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal, Mehboob Mere, Mere desh Ki Dharti |
| Residence | Karnal, Haryana |
| Education | Hindu College, University of Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Shashi Goswami |
| Children | Kunal Goswami, Vishal Goswami, Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal, Mehboob Mere, Mere desh Ki Dharti |
| Parents | H.L. Goswami, Krishna Kumari Goswami, Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal, Mehboob Mere, Mere desh Ki Dharti |
| Siblings | Rajiv Goswami, Neelam Goswami, Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal, Mehboob Mere, Mere desh Ki Dharti |
| Nicknames | Manoj Kumar, Kumar, Manoj |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm0006370 |
| Awards | Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Filmfare Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Director, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, Padma Shri, Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue, Filmfare Award for Best Story, Filmfare Award for Best Editing, National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film, Guild Award fo... |
| Nominations | Filmfare Award for Best Film, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal, Mehboob Mere, Mere desh Ki Dharti |
| Movies | Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal, Mehboob Mere, Mere desh Ki Dharti, Patthar Ke Sanam, Upkar, Kranti, Purab Aur Paschim, Woh Kaun Thi?, Sanyasi, Shor, Dus Numbri, Shaheed, Do Badan, Gumnaam, Pehchan, Be-Imaan, Neel Kamal, Mera Naam Joker, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Himalay Ki God Mein, Aadmi, Sawan Ki Ghata, Sa... |
| Star Sign | Leo |
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| 1 | Cousin of Cinematographer Raj Kumar Bhakri (Brother of Lekhraj and Mulkraj). |
| 2 | It was R.K. Nayyar who gave Ravi Tandon his first break as an assistant in films, with Sahara starring Manoj Kumar and his own wife Sadhana. The film, unfortunately for me was shelved after nearly three reels were canned. |
| 3 | Starred in the shelved Punjabi film "Ik Onkaar" (2005). It was a emotional story of a grandfather and his grandfather .This was to be directed by Iqbal Channa. |
| 4 | Announced several films he was going to direct, but none got made. "Gangajal" in 1997, "With Love From India"in 2004, "Socho" in 2001. |
| 5 | During his childhood, his mother and his 2 month year old brother were admitted to a hospital. When riots broke out, the doctor's and nurses all fled the hospital. As his mother lay in pain, his baby brother passed away. |
| 6 | Son Kunal Goswami is married to Ritee Goswami. |
| 7 | His son Vishal is married to Pria Goswami. |
| 8 | Starred in the shelved movie Balbirmajornanda Films "John Chacha" starring Manoj Kumar, Amrita Singh,Jay Mehta, Chandni,Rohiini Hattangadi,A.K.Hangal, Music by Triveni- Bhavani, Directed by P.R.Chatterjee, Arceemajor Nanda. |
| 9 | Sister's name is Neelam. |
| 10 | Parents name is H.L. Goswami and Krishna Kumari Goswami. |
| 11 | Grandaughter Muskaan works as a assistant to Manish Malhotra. |
| 12 | His son Vishal Goswami released a Ghazal album in 1992 called Surahi. He sang all the songs on the album. The album was released by T Seirs. |
| 13 | Upcoming director Sidhant Goswami is his nephew. Sidhant is the son of Manoj Kumar's cousin Manish Goswami. |
| 14 | Uncle to director Mohan Bhakri ( Mulk Raj Bhakri's son). |
| 15 | Had a complicated working relationship with actress Asha Parekh. In their third film together, Manoj was not only the hero of Upkar (1967) but also the writer and director. He shushed Asha when she complained about the number of takes for a very early morning shot. She got upset and stopped talking to him. She didn't attend the film's premiere, even though the film's critical and box office success raised her asking price. However, she agreed to act with Manoj in their last film together Sajan (1969) at which time they started talking again. In 2009, she referred to him as a "very intelligent person". And in 2012, he attended her 70th birthday party. |
| 16 | Grand uncle to actress Sheeba Bhakri aka Deeksha ( Lekh Raj Bhakri is her grandfather). |
| 17 | Writer Mulkraj Bhakri is Lekhraj Bhakri's brother. |
| 18 | Uncle to director Subhash Bhakri ( Lekhraj Bhakri 's son). |
| 19 | Discovered Bollywood actress Anita Hassandani ( Natasha). He was to start a film with her but the film got shelved. Afterwards Manoj Kumar recommended her name to several people including Ekta Kapoor. |
| 20 | Partner of Shashi Goswami. |
| 21 | Nephew of producer R.N. Goswami ( His dad's brother). R.N produced Upkar and is the father of actor, producer Manish Goswami. |
| 22 | Cousin of Bollywood Actor, Producer Manish Goswami ( Their father's are brother's). Manish acted in Doordarshans TV Serial "Bharat Ke Shaheed" along side producer Nitin Manmohan. Manish went on to produced the TV Serial's " Kitty Party" and " Parampara". |
| 23 | Cousin of writer Mulkraj Bhakri. |
| 24 | Vishal Goswami finally decided to turn actor after years of resistance. He was to star in Kewal Kashyaps film Bhagat Singh- The Shaheed. But due to so many films on Bhagat Singh being made, Kewal shelved the film. |
| 25 | Eldest son Vishal Goswami sang all the playback songs in his brothers (Kunal) film Ricky. |
| 26 | Grandchildren are Vansh Goswami, Muskaan Goswami (Children of Vishal Goswami) and Karam Goswami (Child of Kunal Goswami). |
| 27 | Brother of Bollywood actor/Producer Rajiv Goswami. Rajiv debuted in 1983 with Painter Babu. |
| 28 | Was known as "Mr Bharat" as he made movies on patriotism and was a thorough patriot. |
| 29 | Father of Kunal Goswami. |
| 30 | Cousin of Lekhraj Bhakri. |
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