This isn’t an obituary of Manoj Kumar. It's about the influence he had in defining patriotism for two generations of Indians across our most perilous decade, say from 1962 until the run-up to the ...

Renowned for his patriotic roles and iconic films such as Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti, Kumar's contribution to Indian cinema is immortalized through stirring songs like Mere Desh Ki Dharti and ...