Mr Bharat hoists the tri-colour

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, famously dubbed Mr Bharat for his many patriotic roles, celebrated India's 66th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at midnight in Mumbai.

  • Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, famously dubbed Mr Bharat for his many patriotic roles, celebrated India's 66th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at midnight in Mumbai.
    Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, famously dubbed Mr Bharat for his many patriotic roles, celebrated India's 66th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at midnight in Mumbai.
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  • Manoj Kumar salutes as the tri-colour is unfurled.
    Manoj Kumar salutes as the tri-colour is unfurled.
  • Manoj Kumar said, "We have failed to fulfil the dream which Bhagat Singh and Mahatma Gandhi had for India."
    Manoj Kumar said, "We have failed to fulfil the dream which Bhagat Singh and Mahatma Gandhi had for India."
  • Manoj Kumar spreads some patriotic cheer.
    Manoj Kumar spreads some patriotic cheer.
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  • Manoj Kumar appeared in movies with patriotic themes like <i>Shaheed</i>, <i>Purab Aur Paschim</i> and <i>Jai Hind</i>.
    Manoj Kumar appeared in movies with patriotic themes like Shaheed, Purab Aur Paschim and Jai Hind.
  • Manoj Kumar and crowd salute the flag.
    Manoj Kumar and crowd salute the flag.