Manoj Kumar's Ashes Immersed In Ganga In Haridwar By His Sons

The ashes of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar were immersed in the sacred waters of the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on Saturday.

The ashes of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar were immersed in the sacred waters of the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.

Source : PTI

The ashes of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar were immersed in the sacred waters of the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on Saturday. The emotional farewell was carried out by his family, including his sons Kunal and Vishal Goswami, who performed the rituals at Brahma Kund under the guidance of a priest.

Manoj Kumar's ashes immersed in Ganga

“We have immersed our father's ashes here. We pray to god to grant peace and wisdom to his soul, and to give him a place in his divine shelter,” Kunal Goswami was quoted as saying by PTI.

The actor, whose real name was Harikrishan Giri Goswami, passed away on April 4 in Mumbai at the age of 87 due to age-related health complications. He had been unwell for some time and had largely stepped away from the public eye in recent years.

Prominent members of the film industry paid respect to the actor after his demise including Amitabh Bachchan, Salim Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arbaaz Khan, Subhash Ghai, Anu Malik, Zayed Khan, Prem Chopra, Dharmendra, Prem Chopra, Madhur Bhandarkar, Farah Khan, Sajid Khan and Rajpal Yadav.

About Manoj Kumar

Known for his deep-rooted patriotism on screen, Manoj Kumar carved a niche for himself in Indian cinema with powerful performances in films like 'Upkar', 'Purab Aur Paschim', and 'Kranti'. These movies not only made him a household name but also earned him the affectionate title ‘Bharat Kumar’.

The actor, whose real name was Harikrishan Giri Goswami, passed away on April 4 in Mumbai at the age of 87 due to age-related health complications. He had been unwell for some time and had largely stepped away from the public eye in recent years.

Manoj Kumar's cinematic journey began after his family moved to Delhi following the Partition. He later graduated from Hindu College, University of Delhi, and headed to Mumbai to pursue his passion for films. He quickly rose to fame with notable performances in films such as 'Shaheed', 'Do Badan', 'Himalaya Ki God Mein', 'Hariyali Aur Raasta', and 'Patthar Ke Sanam'.

His most ambitious work, Kranti, brought together a powerhouse ensemble and remains one of the most iconic films of its time. Not only did he act in it, but he also directed the epic historical drama.

Manoj Kumar is survived by his wife Shashi and their two sons, who continue to carry forward his legacy of artistic excellence and cinematic patriotism.