Manoj Kumar, will be felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award at MAMI's 12th Mumbai Film Festival this year.

Manoj Kumar to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at MAMI
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 11:22 [IST]
Courtesy: Bollywood Hungama



The most loved patriotic hero of Bollywood, Manoj Kumar, will be felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award at MAMI's 12th Mumbai Film Festival this year. The world of Bollywood best knows him as Manoj 'Bharat' Kumar for his patriotic roles and exceptional work in films like Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti. The Indian audiences have showered their love and appreciation on him for all his characters.

In the past, the legendary actor-director has been bestowed with awards such as the Padma Shri Award, Phalke Ratna Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award and many more for his exceptional contribution to Indian Cinema. But this year, the 12th Mumbai Film Festival takes a proud step towards honouring Manoj Kumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his valuable contribution.

The extremely talented and soft-spoken Manoj Kumar continues to stay in everyone's heart and this award is MAMI's humble way to refresh his remarkable journey. Speaking about this honour Manoj Kumar said, "I am happy to receive this award. It's as important as an Oscar."