Actor
Age, Biography and Wiki
Manoj Kumar is an Indian actor, director, and producer who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films in a career spanning over five decades. He is known for his patriotic roles in films such as Upkar (1967), Purab Aur Paschim (1970), and Kranti (1981). He has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 1992.Manoj Kumar was born on 24 July 1937 in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He was the youngest of seven siblings. His father, Kishan Giri Goswami, was a railway employee. He moved to Delhi with his family in 1945. He attended Hindu College, University of Delhi, where he studied English literature.Manoj Kumar made his acting debut in 1960 with the film Fashion. He went on to appear in over a hundred Hindi films, including Upkar (1967), Purab Aur Paschim (1970), and Kranti (1981). He has also directed and produced several films, including Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974) and Kranti (1981).Manoj Kumar has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 1992. He has also received several Filmfare Awards, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. He was also honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2016.
Popular As | Harikrishan Goswami |
Occupation | actor,writer,music_department |
Age | 85 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Born | 24 July, 1937 |
Birthday | 24 July |
Birthplace | Abbottabad, North-West Frontier Province, British India(present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) |
Nationality | Pakistan |
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 24 July. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 85 years old group.
Manoj Kumar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Manoj Kumar height is 6′ 2″ .
Physical Status | |
---|---|
Height | 6′ 2″ |
Weight | Not Available |
Body Measurements | Not Available |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Manoj Kumar's Wife?
His wife is Shashi Goswami
Family | |
---|---|
Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Shashi Goswami |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | 2; including Kunal Goswami |
Manoj Kumar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Manoj Kumar worth at the age of 85 years old? Manoj Kumar’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Pakistan. We have estimated Manoj Kumar's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
Cars | Not Available |
Source of Income | Actor |
Manoj Kumar Social Network
Wikipedia | Manoj Kumar Wikipedia |
Imdb |
Timeline
2015
Tom Alter wrote a novel titled Rerun at Rialto. He originally wanted to make it as a film. When he could not find any producers he turned it into a novel. In 2015, he finally was able to get finance and start the film. Tom was going to direct the venture. He signed Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Kumar in a special appearance. Manoj was to play the role of a projectionist who plays movies in a theatre. Sharmila was to play the role of a wife who goes missing while watching a movie. The film was shelved even before they could start shooting..
2005
Starred in the shelved Punjabi film "Ik Onkaar" (2005). It was a emotional story of a grandfather and his grandfather .This was to be directed by Iqbal Channa.
1997
Announced several films he was going to direct, but none got made. "Gangajal" in 1997. A film titled "Socho" in 2001. Then finally "With Love From India " in 2004.
1992
In 1992, Manoj Kumar was planning to make a film titled "Geeta Ka Raaj" with son Kunal Goswami. He dropped all plans.
1991
Manoj was going to start a film titled "Kirtiman" in 1991. He approached Hema Malini for the film but she declined the role. Eventually Manoj shelved the film.
1988
His son Vishal Goswami released a Ghazal album in 1988 called Surahi. He sang all the songs on the album. The album was released by T Seirs. Manoj Kumar wrote the lyrics of the songs. Raj Kapoor spoke a few lines in the beginning of the album.
1983
Brother of Bollywood actor/Producer Rajiv Goswami. Rajiv debuted in 1983 with Painter Babu.
1975
In 1975 Manoj signed A.G. Films P. Ltd's shelves movie "Desh Drohi" Starring Manoj Kumar, Zeenat Aman, Written by Prayag Raj, Dialogues by Kader Khan, Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal,Produced by A.A. Nadiadwala, Directed by Balbir Kumar. It fizzled out after the announcement .
1968
Starred in the shelved film "Sahira'(1968).Starring Manoj Kumar Nutan,Directed by Ravi Tandon.
1966
Starred in the shelved film Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1966). Starring Manoj Kumar, Saira Banu, Mehmood, Mallika, Music by Shankar Jaikishen, Produced and Directed by Sultan.
1965
Starred in the shelved film Naya Mandir (1965) with Mehmood. After producer Trikambhai Dave ran out of finances, Manoj promised that once his home production Upkaar was over, he would finish Naya Mandir. Dave was happy because by then he would arrange the finances. But Manoj never came thru with his promise. Dave felt that Manoj and Mehmood both played a game so the film would never be completed and released. Dave felt Manoj and Mehmood both no longer wanted to do the film because it was Black and White.Color films were now the new sensation in India. Manoj's dates never matched Mehmood's and vice versa. Finally Dave had to shelve the film and went bankrupt. He had to close his production house.
1957
Manoj Kumar's wife Shashi Goswami received a offer to act in film in 1957. This was before they got married. When she asked Manoj if she should accept, he told her only one of them should work in films . Shashi would go on to work in some radio plays.
1950
Had a complicated working relationship with actress Asha Parekh. They started out in films in the late 1950s, but she became a huge star before he did. She used her influence to have him cast as her hero in Apna Banake Dekho (1962), even though he was still an unknown. During production, she encouraged his interest in writing and directing as well. The film didn't do well, but Asha agreed to work with him again in Do Badan (1966), and the film became a hit. Impressed with her acting ability, he cast her in Upkar (1967), where he was not only the hero but also the writer and director. He shushed Asha when she complained about the number of takes for a very early morning shot. She got upset and stopped talking to him. Nevertheless, Manoj thought she looked beautiful in the film. She didn't attend the film's premiere, even though the film's critical and box office success raised her asking price. However, she agreed to act with Manoj in their last film together Sajan (1969) at which time they started talking again. In 2009, she referred to him as a "very intelligent person". And in 2012, he attended her 70th birthday party, where he held her hands publicly. It was considered a big deal, since he was famous for keeping a physical distance from all his heroines out of respect for his wife Shashi. No matter how complicated the professional relationship was, Asha always maintained a private friendship with Manoj and his wife that lasted close to 60 years. In 2017, he fondly remembered her: "She was the only one who called to wish me on the night of my wedding in Delhi and invited Shashi and me for lunch back in Mumbai. My wife and she continue to be friends and she's like family".
1937
Manoj Kumar was born on July 24, 1937 in Abbottabad, North-West Frontier Province, British India as Harikishen Giri Goswami.