Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar has passed away. With his impressive acting, he ruled e hearts of the audience for many decades. In his long film career, Manoj Kumar worked in many types of films, but he is especially remembered for those films in which important issues related to society and the country were raised. One of the biggest reasons for the popularity of Manoj Kumar's films was his brilliant music. Even today, on national festivals like 15 August or 26 January, songs from his films are heard everywhere. Songs filmed by Manoj Kumar like 'Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada' and 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle' are still in the hearts of the people. Let's take a look at his memorable films.

Shaheed (1965)

Inspired by the country's great revolutionary Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Manoj Kumar played his character in this film. Many people call 'Shaheed' his best film. This film also received the National Award for Best Film in the Hindi category.

Upkaar (1967)

‘Upkaar’ was also directed by Manoj Kumar and he also played the lead role in this film. Upkaar was highly appreciated by the audience and critics and it was awarded Filmfare Awards in many categories like Best Film, Best Director, Best Story, and Best Dialogue. It was only after the immense success of Upkaar that Manoj Kumar came to be known as Bharat Kumar because his character in this film was also named Bharat. This film was the first film based on the slogan Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan, which presented the problems of farmers as well as the important contribution of soldiers to the world.

Purab Aur Paschim (1970)

A patriotic film like ‘Purab Aur Paschim’ was produced by Manoj Kumar himself. The film told the story of the lives of Indians settled abroad and their patriotism. This was the time when after being freed from the long slavery of the British, people were very fond of watching patriotic films in theaters.

Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974)

Another hit film of Manoj Kumar, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, presented the country's deteriorating economy and the problem of increasing unemployment after the Indo-Pakistani war in a very poignant manner. Released in 1974, this film raised the issue of the basic needs of the common man - roti, kappa and makaan very seriously.

Kranti (1981)

Manoj Kumar's film Kranti is a brilliant historical film that awakens the spirit of patriotism. In this film, he shows the atrocities of British rule in an impressive manner. Veteran actors like Dilip Kumar, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha and Shashi Kapoor played important roles in the film. Kranti is still remembered for its powerful music, brilliant acting of the actors and the war scenes filmed on ships.

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