Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) NCP-SP National president and Rajya Sabha Member Sharad Pawar on Friday condoled the demise of veteran actor Manoj Kumar.
On his social media handle X, Pawar stated, "The news of the demise of Manoj Kumar, a veteran actor of Indian cinema, who entertained Indians in diverse roles as an actor, film director, screenwriter and lyricist, is heartbreaking."
"He was known for his patriotically inspired films and acting. The lines in his song ‘Bharat ka rahnewala hoon, Bharat ki baat sunata hoon.’ that introduce the great tradition of Indian culture still resonate in the mind. For his contribution to Indian cinema and arts, the Government of India honored him with the ‘Padma Shri’ and the highest award in the field of cinema, the ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Award’."