Mumbai, April 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep condolences on the demise of veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar. He expressed his condolences by writing an emotional letter to Manoj Kumar's wife Shashi Goswami. In the letter, the Prime Minister not only recalled his meetings with the actor but also praised his contribution to Indian cinema and patriotism.

Prime Minister Modi wrote in the letter, "I am deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Manoj Kumar ji. My condolences are with his family and well-wishers in this difficult time. This great actor and filmmaker presented Indian pride in a very impressive way through his films. Many of his films strengthened the feeling of patriotism among the people. The songs of hi...