When Manoj Kumar called Akshay Kumar his successor

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic films, passed away at 87 in Mumbai due to heart-related issues and liver cirrhosis. Kumar had previously named Akshay Kumar as his true successor in patriotic cinema, praising Akshay's authenticity and dedication to portraying national pride. Manoj Kumar, fondly called “Bharat Kumar”, was celebrated for defining Indian patriotic cinema with films like 'Purab Aur Paschim' and 'Upkar'. His last film appearance was in the family drama ‘Ik Onkaar’ in 2018.

Apr 4, 2025 - 08:25
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When Manoj Kumar called Akshay Kumar his successor
Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic films, passed away at 87 in Mumbai due to heart-related issues and liver cirrhosis. Kumar had previously named Akshay Kumar as his true successor in patriotic cinema, praising Akshay's authenticity and dedication to portraying national pride. Manoj Kumar, fondly called “Bharat Kumar”, was celebrated for defining Indian patriotic cinema with films like 'Purab Aur Paschim' and 'Upkar'. His last film appearance was in the family drama ‘Ik Onkaar’ in 2018.

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