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."
Story first published: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 11:22 [IST]