Manoj Kumar felicitated by London's World Book of Records for contribution to Indian cinema

Manoj Kumar has been awarded the WBR Golden Era of Bollywood honour by the World Book Of Records in London.

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Manoj Kumar felicitated by London's World Book of Records for contribution to Indian cinema
Manoj Kumar has been honoured by the World Book of Records, London.

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar has been felicitated by the World Book of Records, London with the WBR Golden Era of Bollywood honour for being a legendary actor and for his contribution to Indian cinema.

The certificate of honour was presented to Manoj Kumar recently by Santosh Shukla, Supreme Court Advocate (President World Book of Records), Usman Khan (Vice President, World Book of Records, India) and Professor Rajeev Sharma.

Image credits: Official website of World Book Of Records

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Earlier legendary actor Dilip Kumar was also felicitated with the honour.

Manoj Kumar is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes. He has given hits such as Hariyali Aur Rasta, Woh Kaun Thi?, Himalay Ki Goad Mein, Upkar, Neel Kamal, Purab Aur Paschim, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan and Kranti.

He was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1992. He has been conferred the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015.

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