The whole industry is mourning the death of the legendary Bollywood actor, director and screenwriter, Manoj Kumar. The late actor’s colleagues, co-stars, and fans are flooding social media with their grievances about his passing. Veteran actress, Aruna Irani shared a deep bond with Manoj Kumar, especially given that he was the one to launch her in the industry. After the actor’s death, Aruna offered a glimpse into his final days, describing how his health had deteriorated significantly.
Aruna Irani shares account of Manoj Kumar’s final days
Manoj Kumar took his last breath on April 4, 2025, at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The late actor was suffering from various health-related complications, and his body was deteriorating. In an interview with The Times of India, Aruna Irani recalled Manoj Kumar’s poor health and how his lungs would get filled with water. Aruna shared:
“One cannot go against time and age. He had been unwell for a long time. A couple of months ago, I was admitted to the same hospital after fracturing my leg, and he was there, too. But I couldn’t meet him because of my injury. Unke lungs mein paani bhar jata tha, and he used to come for treatment, stay for a few days, and then go back home. I hope he rests in peace. We will miss him dearly, but in the end, we all have to go one day.”
