Memorable films of Bollywood’s own Mr. Bharat, Manoj Kumar: Flashback

This week on Flashback, we bring you the journey of an actor, director and a patriot; Manoj Kumar, born as Harikishan Giri Goswami on 24 July 1937, in Abbottabad, Pakistan, then part of pre-partition India. As a youngster, he admired Dilip Kumar and decided to name himself Manoj Kumar, after Dilip's character in Shabnam. Manoj Kumar graduated from Hindu College, University of Delhi and this is when he decided to enter the film industry. Manoj Kumar who is remembered for his films like: Hariyali Aur Raasta, Woh Kaun Thi?, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Do Badan, Upkar, Patthar Ke Sanam, Neel Kamal, Purab Aur Paschim, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Kranti. Also known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes, was given the nickname Bharat Kumar.