India, April 4 -- Veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar died today at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of patriotic films that earned him the iconic title of 'Bharat Kumar'. The actor once shared a fascinating anecdote about how he earned the title of 'Bharat Kumar', acknowledging that with this honour came a deep sense of responsibility. Also read: Manoj Kumar, Bollywood icon and pioneer of patriotic films, dies at 87

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Manoj revealed the story of his title, 'Bharat Kumar'. He shared that it was his portrayal of the character 'Bharat' in the 1967 film Upkar that led the public to affectionately associate him with the name, eventually earning him the revered title of 'Bharat Kumar'.

Manoj said, "Aksa...