Bollywood's veteran actor Manoj Kumar left us on Friday morning, surrendering to age-related health issues. His funeral took place in Juhu, Mumbai, on Saturday, April 5, where numerous Bollywood personalities converged to pay their last respects. A touching video showed the late actor's wife, Shashi Goswami, visibly overwhelmed with sorrow.
Emotional Moments at the Funeral
A video that surfaced online captured the emotional moment when Manoj Kumar's wife broke down while bidding farewell. She was seen wiping away her tears after paying homage. Meanwhile, the late actor's son, Kunal Goswami, was seen performing the last rites with folded hands. In another video, Zayed Khan displayed his respect by greeting Kumar's wife with folded hands, kneeling down, and touching her feet. He also provided comfort to one of the children from the late actor's family with a warm hug.
Manoj Kumar's Passing
Manoj Kumar passed away on April 4. His son, Kunal Goswami, confirmed the news to ANI, “My father, Manoj Kumar, passed away today at 3:30 AM at Kokilaben Hospital. He had been feeling unwell for a long time, but he fought every hurdle with resilience and grace. He peacefully breathed his last by God’s grace and Sai Baba’s blessings. Sia Ram."
Tributes from Bollywood
In addition to family members, several Bollywood celebrities, including Salim Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Prem Chopra, visited Manoj Kumar's Mumbai home on Saturday to offer their condolences. The police accorded him state honors, and a grand tribute was held to celebrate the legacy he leaves in Indian cinema.
Emotional Moments at the Funeral
A video that surfaced online captured the emotional moment when Manoj Kumar's wife broke down while bidding farewell. She was seen wiping away her tears after paying homage. Meanwhile, the late actor's son, Kunal Goswami, was seen performing the last rites with folded hands. In another video, Zayed Khan displayed his respect by greeting Kumar's wife with folded hands, kneeling down, and touching her feet. He also provided comfort to one of the children from the late actor's family with a warm hug.
Manoj Kumar's Passing
Manoj Kumar passed away on April 4. His son, Kunal Goswami, confirmed the news to ANI, “My father, Manoj Kumar, passed away today at 3:30 AM at Kokilaben Hospital. He had been feeling unwell for a long time, but he fought every hurdle with resilience and grace. He peacefully breathed his last by God’s grace and Sai Baba’s blessings. Sia Ram."
Tributes from Bollywood
In addition to family members, several Bollywood celebrities, including Salim Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Prem Chopra, visited Manoj Kumar's Mumbai home on Saturday to offer their condolences. The police accorded him state honors, and a grand tribute was held to celebrate the legacy he leaves in Indian cinema.
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