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Manoj Kumar out of hospital, doing 'fine' now

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Dec, 2015 02:03 PM
  • Manoj Kumar out of hospital, doing 'fine' now
Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, who was admitted to the Kokilaben hospital here 15 days ago is now back home and doing fine, a source close to the "Kranti" star has confirmed.
 
"He was hospitalised 15 days back and he got discharged last night. He is fine now," the source close to the actor told IANS here. 
 
The actor reportedly had a back problem for which he underwent treatment at the hospital.
 
The 78-year-old is renowned for acting and directing films with patriotic themes.
 
Some of his popular films include "Upkar", "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan", "Hariyali Aur Raasta", "Do Badan", "Himalaya Ki God Mein" and "Patthar Ke Sanam", besides others. 
 
He was honoured with the Padma Shri award in 1992.

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