Legendary actor Manoj Kumar who is very well known for acting & directing patriotic films like ' Kranti ', ' Purab Aur Pachhim ' was then honored with the tag of 'Bhaarat Kumar' due to this.

Manoj Kumar was not in good health from past few days and was shifted to Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai, where he is to be operated today on a surgery for Gall Bladder. The surgery that is to be conducted on the actor is scheduled around 8 in the morning. Also, Manoj Kumar is turning 75-years old today.

The actor gave Bollywood some remarkable movies like ' Patthar Ke Sanam ', ' Neel Kamal ', ' Roti Kapada Aur Makaan '. The veteran is also honored by Padma Shri Award in 1992 by the Government Of India.

We wish the legendary actor a very happy birthday and also wish him a speedy recovery which would surely be his best return gift for all his fans worldwide!