‘Hari, Tu Chala Gaya Muje Maja Chhad Ke’: Manish Goswami remembered Dharmendra with Manoj Kumar’s bond. Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

The Indian film industry recently bid farewell to a true icon -legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, whose death left a void equally in the hearts of fans and colleagues. While tribute was paid from all over the country, it was Kumar’s brother, producer Manish GoswamiWho offered a deep personal glimpse in a late legendary journey – a struggle full of struggle, comradery, and unmatched grace.
Manoj Kumar and Dharmendra Leave movies almost together
Goswami revealed that during his early days in Mumbai, Manoj Kumar and Dharmendra were very close – so much that they shared not only dreams, but also their clothes. In a conversation with Vicky Lalwani, he said that the two legends started their career with a humble start, along with Ranjit Studio“One day, both of them also decided to leave Bollywood and return to their respective villages due to lack of work,” Goswami remembered.
Both acted together in classics like Shaadi (1962) and Mera Naam Joker (1970). In the latter – directed by the Great Raj Kapoor – his chemistry and brotherhood shining on the screen, with legends like Rishi Kapoor and Simi Garewal.
Dharmendra Manoj Kumar’s prayer broke in meeting
The emotional influence of Kumar’s passing was about to come from his prayer. Dharmendra, who never referred to him by the name of his stage, called him “Hari” – his real name, Harikrishna Giri GoswamiAs Goswami said, Dharmendra broke into the meeting and said, “Hari, you have been cleared.”
The late actor shared deep bonds with several with Golden Era – including Pran, Prem Chopra and Kamini Kaushal.
A cool appearance on the set, a generous soul in life
Recalling his brother’s professional performance, Goswami shared a farewell that Kumar honored. “Shatrughan Sinha said that he never scolded me even when he was late,” he mentioned that Saira Banu once told him that Manoj Kumar had prepared to give shelter to Purba and Paschim if he rejected the role. She became one of the most prestigious patriotic films in the film, of course, Hindi cinema.

Manoj Kumar was known to be a calm-oriented director-regardless of deer or hiccup, he does not raise his voice on the set. His humility and patience separated him not only as a filmmaker, but as a human being.

For his roles in films celebrating the soul of India, “Bharat Kumar” is called “Bharat Kumar”, Manoj Kumar overtook a cinematic heritage immersed in nationalism, sacrifice and virtue. Whether it was cessation, revolution, or through Purba and Paschim, his story tell always lifted the weight of big ideals.