Hema Malini shares her fond memories with Manoj Kumar
Hema Malini shares her fond memories with Manoj Kumar
The demise of ‘Manoj Kumar’ – ‘Bharat Kumar’ no doubt has impacted on the Indian Film Industry,. but it was more so on the BJP MP & ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini. Both Manoj Kumar and Hema Malini shared a close professional and personal bond with him. She featured as his wife in the film ‘Kranti’
besides sharing screen space with him on Sanyasi, Dus Numbri, Kranti and Santosh.
Hema and Manoj would hey would communicate over the phone and he would call her.
Manoj Kumar was a
multi-faceted person –
Legendary actor,producer, director editor and lyricist. He had his own inimitable style of filmmaking which touched one’s heart. His passing has left a deep void in the hearts of countless admirers, fans, and especially those who had the privilege of collaborating with him.
She recalled that when she got the news on Saturday morning, she was shaken up and slipped into a different mood since she had shared a different bond with him. She may not met him recently, but were in touch. In fact, he would personally call her whenever he read something about her work or saw her photo in the newspaper. That was the kind of man he was — thoughtful, respectful, and full of admiration for others’ work.
Recounting her time working with the legendary actor, Hema Malini couldn’t help but praise his cinematic brilliance. She revealed she was privileged to have worked with a visionary like Manoj ji. He made several wonderful films — most of them reflective of the socio-political environment of the time. He understood the pulse of the nation and used his films as a medium to convey meaning messages.
He never needed to shout through his films. His storytelling was subtle, yet impactful. That was his true strength. It was so beautiful how he could convey such strong patriotic feelings and social commentary in such an artistic way.
News Edit KV Raman
