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The passing away of veteran Bollywood star Manoj Kumar is a big loss for the Indian movie trade. He was an artist who was cherished by all dearly. He handed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, on the age of 87. In the present day, on April 6, 2025, his household hosted a prayer meet in honor of the legendary actor. Among the many many celebs who attended the occasion was Aamir Khan who expressed his remorse on not assembly the ‘true son of the soil’.
Aamir Khan, Jaya Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Esha Deol, Prem Chopra, Rakesh Roshan, Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan, David Dhawan, and plenty of different celebs got here to attend the prayer meet of late star, Manoj Kumar. On the occasion, the PK actor interacted with the media and spoke fondly in regards to the parted soul.
That is when Khan expressed remorse on not with the ability to meet him at his final moments. However he was in contact with the late actor’s son Kunal and was conscious of the actor-filmmaker’s deteriorating well being. Aamir stated that Manoj Ji was not simply an actor or filmmaker, however he was an establishment. “Aur vo itney kamaal ok filmmaker they ki unki filmey dekh dekh ke mai seekha hu. (And he was such an unbelievable filmmaker that I’ve discovered loads by watching his motion pictures.)” Mr. Perfectionist said.
Aamir Khan talks about Manoj Kumar throughout the prayer meet:
He additional added, “Bada dukh aur afsoos hai mujhey ke mai boht milna chah raha tha. Mujhey pata tha unki tabyat theek nhi hai. Maine unke bete Kunal se bhi baat ki thi lekin mil nhi paaya, aur boht ye mujhey dukh rahega hamesha. (I remorse not assembly him. I knew he was unwell. I additionally spoke along with his son Kunal however I couldn’t meet him and I this reality will at all times make be unhappy.)”
Whereas speaking to the press, the Laapataa Girls producer additionally said that he was a fan of Manoj Kumar’s work and his passing away is a big loss for the trade. Calling him “one of many biggest filmmakers of India”, Aamir said that he gave plenty of love and respect to the nation. “True son of the soil,” he exclaimed including that he by no means bought the chance to work with the late Bollywood actor.
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