When Manoj Kumar known as Akshay Kumar his true successor

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, who died on the age of 87, had as soon as described Bollywood star Akshay Kumar as his “true successor”, particularly when it got here to portraying characters that embody a deep love for the nation.

In an earlier interview with the media, Kumar had stated, “I’ve at all times thought of Akshay my successor with regards to portraying patriotism on display screen. His recreation of my sequence of ‘Hai Preet Jaha Ki Reet Sada’ in Namaste London was heartfelt and genuine. There is no such thing as a one like him with regards to enjoying the function of a country-loving Indian.”

Akshay Kumar paid tribute to the veteran artiste on social media. He shared a put up on X which learn, “I grew up studying from him that there’s no emotion like love and pleasure for our nation. And if we actors gained’t take the lead in displaying this emotion, who will? Such a wonderful particular person, and one of many largest belongings of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti (sic).”

The actor-filmmaker died at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on Friday. He was 87. PM Modi mourned the dying with a heartfelt word on social media.

Manoj Kumar was identified for his patriotic movies. A few of his hit movies embrace Purab Aur Paschim, Kranti and Roti, Kapada Aur Makaan, to call just a few. His films earned him the moniker, ‘Bharat Kumar’. Kumar was the recipient of a Nationwide Movie Award and 7 Filmfare awards.