Manoj Kumar (born
Harikrishna Giri Goswami on 24 July 1937) is an award-winning
Indian actor and director in
Bollywood. He is remembered for his films
Hariyali Aur Raasta,
Woh Kaun Thi?,
Himalaya Ki God Mein,
Do Badan,
Upkar,
Patthar Ke Sanam,
Neel Kamal,
Purab Aur Paschim,
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and
Kranti. He is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname "Bharat Kumar". In 1992, he was honoured with the
Padma Shri by the
Government of India.