Manoj Kumar

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(28 Nov 2008)

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Awards

2017

The Attic Film Festival
(Best Cinematography)

1975

Filmfare Awards
(Best Director)

1973

Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor)

1968

Filmfare Awards
(Best Director)

1968

Filmfare Awards
(Best Film)

News

TED Talks India: Shah Rukh Khan overwhelmed on receiving special coffee plant from Araku

9 Nov 2019

TED Talks India Nayi Baat is back with its second season and we are already inspired by the first two episodes of the show that went on air on Shah Rukh Khan s birthday on November 2. In the upcoming week, we will see speaker, Manoj Kumar, who shifted from his well-established career in banking to social sector and founded Naandi Foundation. Manoj disrupted the NGO space in India by being the first to create a sustainable model of outsourcing government programs and demonstrating successful large-scale implementation with efficiency and outcomes. Along with the Adivasis of Araku, Naandi developed not just an organically grown, global award-winning brand, called Araku Coffee, but also a successful agricultural model that can be replicated across the country. Manoj even invited one of his workers, Sundarama along with his son who gifted her Araku Coffee plant to Shah Rukh Khan. He said, I love coffee. One cup of coffee in the morning keeps me going through the day. Sundarama, is the coffee estate owner from Araku, who only communicated in her local language. She told everyone about the gift she bought for King Khan. To everyones surprise, Shah Rukh Khan translated everything she said in Telugu on his own and responded back to her that made her smile. Shah Rukh Khan even expressed his wish to take the beautiful woman and his child for dinner to make them feel comfortable in an unknown city.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan out of Woh Kaun Thi remake, Bipasha Basu signed

8 Sep 2018

Earlier this year we had reported that film producer Prernaa Arora had acquired the remake rights of the Manoj Kumar Sadhana starrer Woh Kaun Thi.Later it was also reported the remake of the film which would feature the tracks Naina Barse Rimjhim and Lag Ja Gale Se , would star none other than Aishwariya Rai Bachchan in the lead role. However, now a couple of months on and we hear that Aishwarya has been dropped from the said project, and filling her shoes will be none other than Bipasha Basu.Commenting on the same a source close to the developments says, Earlier the film was conceptualized with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead. However, things have changed since then and now Bipasha Basu has stepped into filled the gap left in Aishwaryas absence. Further revealing details about the casting the source goes on to add, The Woh Kaun Thi remake will be extra special since it will also mark the acting debut of Prernaas business partner Arjun N Kapoor, who has for a while now been planning on making his debut. The original 1964 film Woh Kaun Thi from NN Sippy was a psychological thriller directed by Raj Khosla starring Sadhana and Manoj Kumar. As for the remake currently, only the lead cast has been revealed, while the rest of the details are yet to be announced. Aslo Read: What acting tips does Aishwarya Rai Bachchan give hubby Abhishek Bachchan? Read on to find out!

Shahid Kapoor to seek Manoj Kumars blessings for Woh Kaun Thi

16 Mar 2018

Now that the producers KriArj Entertainment have decided to remake Raj Khoslas 1964 supernatural classic Woh Kaun Thi, the casting process has begun in right earnest. One hears that Shahid Kapoor who is already playing the lead in the same producers under-production film Batti Gul Meter Chalu has been pencilled in to play the role that Manoj Kumar essayed in the original. However, before Shahid gives his nod, he will apparently meet the legendary actor Manoj Kumar. A source close to the project reveals, Shahid feels it is only proper to touch base with the original cast and crew. But not many of the people associated with the original are still alive. Director Raj Khosla and music director Madan Mohan are no longer with us. Sadhana who played the ethereal spirit in white is also no more. That leaves us with Manoj Kumar. Shahid will meet the veteran actor, as this version of Woh Kaun Thi is meant to be a tribute to the original. Also Read: Batti Gul Meter Chalu: Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor go on a scooter ride in Tehri

KriArj Entertainment acquires the official rights of Manoj Kumar- Sadhana starrer Woh Kaun Thi!

13 Mar 2018

After the success of Rustom Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Pad Man and Pari , KriArj Entertainment is on a roll, backing an exciting, versatile line up of films that are high on content and entertainment value. The production house has now for the first time acquired the official rights to the 1964 timeless classic Woh Kaun Thi from NN Sippy. The psychological thriller directed by Raj Khosla starringSadhana and Manoj Kumaris celebrated to this day for its remarkable songs composed by Madan Mohan. The film is all set to be remade by producers Prernaa Arora and Arjun N Kapoor of KriArj Entertainment and will pay tribute to Manoj Kumar. It will also feature two iconic songs from the original film Naina Barse Rimjhim and Lag Ja Gale Se , both immortalized by Lata Mangeshkar. Says Prernaa Arora, The minute we acquired the remake rights we thought of the songs. These two songs form the backbone of Woh Kaun Thi.The film cannot be imagined without those songs. Also, it is a classic timeless film with the epitome of beauty Sadhanaji, Lataji, and the great Actor Manoj Kumar who are true legends. This is the mark of respect and a tribute to them and the kind of film we had in that era.

Manoj Kumar approves of Ranveer Singhs imitation of him; whereas filed defamation case against Shah Rukh Khan for doing the same

11 Nov 2017

Earlier, post the release of Om Shanti Om , Manoj Kumar had expressed his displeasure when Shah Rukh Khan imitated him in one of the scenes of the film and had even dragged the superstar to court for doing the same. But when Ranveer Singh recently repeated the veteran stars iconic pose in one of the magazine photoshoots, Manoj not only approved of it but also appreciated it. The iconic pose of hand-on-the-face was repeated by Ranveer Singh who even posted about it on social media, with the caption indicating it to be the Manoj Kumar pose. But the veteran star could only shower praises on the actor. He stated that Ranveer did a good job of imitating him further adding that he laughed a lot when he came across the picture. He also asserted that the Gen Y star is on the right track, also describing him as a fine artiste. Extending his good wishes, Manoj Kumar also revealed a connection that he shares with Singh as he mentioned that he has worked with the stars grandmother Chanda Burke in a film called Pehchan.On the other hand, Manoj Kumar continues to maintain that the case with Shah Rukh Khan was completely different. For the uninitiated, let us remind you that Shah Rukh Khan and Shreyas Talpade had posed like Manoj Kumar in one of the scenes of Om Shanti Om where the sequence featured them as strugglers who had to pretend to be Manoj Kumar to get into the screening of a film premiere. The film was set in the 70s when Manoj Kumar was one of the biggest stars of the country. But commenting on the same, Kumar retained his statement that it was done in bad taste and considered it as a joke that hit below the belt. He had further moved the court against Shah Rukh Khan and director of the film Farah Khan filing defamation charges against them and had only withdrawn the same after the duo went to personally apologize to the veteran actor.