Manoj Kumar's top iconic Bollywood films

Manjusha Radhakrishnan

Upkar (19670


Patriotism meets plough as Manoj gives us Bharat Mata ki Jai vibes with mud on his hands. Who knew farming could look this heroic?

Shor (1972)

Manoj Kumar loses his wife, his son loses his voice—and the man goes full warrior dad to fix it all. One word: “Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai”—if that doesn’t wreck you, nothing will.

Manoj Kumar movie Shor | IMDB
Purab Aur Paschim (1970)

East clashes with West, and our desi hero schools the modern world on sanskaar (Indian culture) with swag. Watch him patriotically outclass everyone in a kurta.

Manoj Kumar movie Purab or Paschim | IMDB
Kranti (1981)

Manoj Kumar leads a star-studded rebellion against the British with more passion than a monologue at a freedom rally. It’s got swords, speeches, and patriotism!

Manoj Kumar movie Kranti | IMDB
Purab Aur Paschim (1970)

A ghostly beauty in white haunts Manoj Kumar with her tragic eyes and eerie songs. Is she dead, alive, or just messing with his head? Either way—Naina Barse Rimjhim still haunts us.

Manoj Kumar movie Wo Kaun Thi | IMDB