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Manoj Kumar, who is no longer among us, but his stories will always remain a place in the hearts. He was also a director and once he took Smita Patil and Sharmila Tagore as a heroine in the film …Read more
Highlights
- Manoj Kumar was not only an actor but also a director
- He made a shore film with which he was an actor and the director too
- Sharmila Tagore and Smita Patil refused to do that film
New Delhi: Veteran actor Manoj Kumar said goodbye to the world on April 4, 2025 and the entire industry is sad to leave. The actor breathed his last at the age of 87. In addition, his last rites were performed on April 5, 2025. Manoj Kumar was one of the brilliant film directors and actors of Hindi cinema. He was an actor who may never be compensated. His films used to awaken a sense of patriotism in the audience. In the last few years, the actor has given many hit films.
Sharmila was Manoj’s first choice in noise
However, one of his films was a very interesting story of Shor, about which very few people know. This is a matter of time when Manoj’s economic conditions were not good and at the same time he also took responsibility for the direction of a film on his head. The film was directed by Manoj Kumar and the film was released in 1972. He not only directed the film but also acted in the film. In an old interview, the late veteran actor revealed that he wanted to take Sharmila Tagore as the lead actress. However, there was no talk between them. Then her second choice was Smita Patil, but she also refused.
Third actress helped but never charged fees
Later, when Manoj told his wife Shashi about his situation, he advised him to talk to actress Nanda. When Manoj talked to Nanda, she agreed to do the film but she had placed a unique condition. She told Manoj that she will not take a single penny as fees from them. The actor said in the interview that he was feeling guilty for not paying Nanda, because he himself was going through financial crisis. Let us tell you that apart from Manoj, Jaya Bachchan, Prem Nath, Madan Puri and Asrani were also in supporting roles in the film.
