When Manoj Kumar said, 'Aajkal gaane chalaye jate hai, chalte nahi,' and questioned authenticity of original songs
Manoj Kumar
once talked about songs and movies of the current times. At that time, the actor had stated that no one can stop a good film from becoming a hit. According to him, even during his peak era, the movies that were good used to work at the box, and this will never change.
When Manoj Kumar said, "Aajkal gaane chalaye jaate hai… chalte nahi hain"
In an old interview with Leheren TV, the late actor Manoj Kumar was asked about the reason behind why the music in today's time has become forgettable. To which, he replied, saying that he is not any critic to comment on it. He added that a song that will touch hearts and have nice lyrics will work. He said, "Kab tak chalega, kaha tak chalega… Aajkal suna hai kuch chalaye jaate hai. Aajkal chalte kam hai, chalayein jaate hai.
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Manoj Kumar on
remakes
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When the actor was asked about original songs getting remade, he made a big statement. Manoj Kumar said, "Sawaal yeh hai ki jo original jinko keh rahe hai, woh original thi ki nahi, pehle yeh sochiye."
Manoj Kumar's death
The actor passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai. He was hospitalised in Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, where he took his last breath at 3:30 am due to heart-related issues. Meanwhile, as per the medical certificate, the secondary cause of death was liver cirrhosis.
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Prime Minister
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had mourned the demise of the legendary actor in a post on social media. He wrote, "He was an icon of Indian cinema who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji's works ignited a spirit of national pride and will continue to inspire generations. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti."
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