Kumar was known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ among his fans for his roles in a series of patriotic films like “Shaheed”, “Upkar”, Purab Aur Paschim and Roti, Kapda aur Makaan, among others.Born Harikrishan Goswami into a Punjabi Hindu family in Abbottabad town (Pakistan) in undivided India, Kumar’s family migrated to Delhi in 1947, the year of India’s Independence.He completed his graduation from Delhi University’s Hindu College before shifting to Mumbai to pursue a career in movies.Some of Kumar’s other notable movies included “Himalaya Ki God Mein, Do Badan, Patthar Ke Sanam, “Hariyali Aur Raasta, “Kranti”, and others.He is survived by his two sons and wife Shashi.
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