Pakistan, April 4 -- Legendary Indian actor, producer, and director Manoj Kumar has passed away at the age of 87. He was known for his unique roles in thrillers, action films, and movies that highlighted social issues. His health had declined over recent months due to various medical complications related to old age, including a serious liver ailment.

Reports indicate that Kumar was hospitalized in Mumbai on April 3. Unfortunately, he suffered a heart attack and died in the early hours of April 4. Many Bollywood figures, alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed their condolences and paid tribute to his remarkable career.

Born in Amritsar in 1937, Kumar began his film career after the partition of India. He was one of the...