Raveena Tandon pays tribute to Manoj Kumar with his three beloved symbols, says, “Ek to Mahakal ka rudraksh ki mala, Sai Baba ki vibhuti aur India ka flag…” | Hindi Movie News

Legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87 this morning (April 4) at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. His death has left the nation in shock, with many expressing their grief and condolences.
Raveena Tandon remembers Manoj Kumar’s blessing in her father’s career
Actress Raveena Tandon visited his home to pay her respects. She shared with the media that Manoj Kumar had given her father, Ravi Tandon, his first big break in the film industry. As a tribute, she offered him his three favorite things, a Rudraksha mala of Mahakal, Sai Baba’s vibhuti, and the Indian flag.
Raveena pays tribute to Manoj Kumar
During an interview with Pinkvilla, actress Raveen Tandon shared, “I know Manoj uncle since many years. Infact, mere papa ko unhone ki break diya tha film mein. In fact, he was the one who gave my father his break in films. He is like the father to all of us.”
“Aaj mein unki teen favorite cheezein leke aayi unke liye jo mein unko chadhana chahungi, jo meine chadhaya hai. Kal subah bhi aaungi chadhane. Ek toh Mahakal ka rudraksh ki mala, Sai Baba ki vibhuti aur India ka flag. Kyunki mere liye wo Bharat the, Bharat hai aur Bharat rahenge, she further added.”
“Inki jaisi inspirational movies aur desh bhakti aur bhakti ki movies aaj tak kisi ne nahi banai hai and ne banayenge. Ek ek gana unka yaad hai and mera sabse favorite hai Jab Zero Diya Mere Bharat Ne. Wo humare legend hai, the aur rahenge. ((No one has ever made inspirational films, patriotic films, or devotional films like him, and no one ever will. Every song of his is unforgettable, and my favorite is Jab Zero Diya Mere Bharat Ne. He is, was, and will always remain our legend.”
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Manoj Kumar, born as Harikrishnan Giri Goswami in 1937 in Abbottabad (now in Pakistan), moved to Delhi with his family during the Partition.
He made his Bollywood debut in 1957 with the film ‘Fashion’, but his big break came with ‘Kanch Ki Gudiya’.
Besides acting, Manoj Kumar was also a talented filmmaker, known for directing impactful films like ‘Upkar’, ‘Shor’, and ‘Jai Hind’.