Manoj Kumar’s last rites to take place on Saturday, says son Kunal; Dharmendra and Raveena Tandon pay last respects | Bollywood News
Legendary actor Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87 in the early hours of Friday. As the film industry mourns the loss of the icon, several Bollywood celebrities arrived at his residence to pay their last tribute. Among them were Dharmendra and Raveena Tandon, who were spotted outside his Mumbai house. Raveena, who remembered him as a father figure, revealed that she will be honoring him with his 3 favorite things. Meanwhile, the late actor’s last rites will be performed on April 5, in Mumbai.
While speaking to the press outside his house, Raveena expressed her condolences and said, “I have known Manoj Kumar uncle for many years. In fact, he is the one who gave my dad a break in films. He was like a father to all of us, and today I have three of his favorite things that I will place on him. One is the Rudraksha mala of Mahakal, the second is Sai Baba’s vibuti, and the third is the Indian flag. He was my Bharat; he is and will always be my Bharat. The kind of inspirational films he made, no one else has made, and no one ever will. I remember every song of Manoj ji, and my most favourite is Jab Zero Diya Bharat. He is our legend, and he will always be.”
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Dharmendra was also snapped with folded hands making his way in the building to bid goode to his 1962 film Shaadi’s co-star. The veteran actor recently underwent an eye surgery and was seen coming out of a hospital with a bandage. While talking to ANI about his memories with Manoj Kumar, he said, “We have many memories together. We spent our earlier days in the film industry together.”
#WATCH | On the demise of legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, veteran actor Dharmendra says, “We have many memories together. We spent our earlier days in the film industry together.” pic.twitter.com/zqqxW5N0Pw
— ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2025
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Manoj Kumar’s son, Kunal Goswami, confirmed that the cremation will take place tomorrow, April 5, at 11 AM at Pawan Hans, opposite Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle, Mumbai. While talking to ANI, he said, “My father, Manoj Kumar, passed away today at 3:30 AM at Kokilaben Hospital. He had been feeling unwell for a long time, but he fought every hurdle with resilience and grace. He peacefully breathed his last God’s grace and Sai Baba’s blessings. His cremation will take place tomorrow. Sia Ram.”
He also thanked Prime Miner Narendra Modi for his tweet, saying, “I thank PM Narendra Modi for his tweet… Be it Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim, or Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, these movies are still relevant today. The issues he raised are still relevant today whether in the Parliament or in the society…”
