Manoj Kumar movies ,Manoj Kumar song, Manoj Kumar death, Manoj Kumar son, Manoj Kumar: The Icon of Patriotic Indian Cinema Manoj Kumar, originally named Harikrishna Giri Goswami, was born on July 24, 1937, in Abbottabad, British India (now part of Pakistan). Following India's partition, his family moved to Delhi, where he completed his education at Hindu College, University of Delhi. Inspired by the legendary actor Dilip Kumar, he adopted the screen name "Manoj Kumar" and stepped into the world of cinema. Early Career and Breakthrough Manoj Kumar began his film career with Fashion (1957), but his real breakthrough came in 1965 with Shaheed , a film based on the life of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. His performance in this patriotic movie earned him widespread recognition. In 1967, he starred in Upkar , a film inspired by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan.” This movie not only showcased his acting skills but also marked his directorial d...