Upkar
| Upkar | |
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| Directed by | Manoj Kumar |
| Produced by | Harkishen R. Mirchandani |
| Written by | Manoj Kumar |
| Starring | Asha Parekh Manoj Kumar Prem Chopra |
| Music by | Kalyanji Anandji |
| Cinematography | V.N. Reddy |
| Editing by | B.S. Glaad |
| Release date(s) | 1967 |
| Running time | 175 min. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| IMDb profile | |
Upkar (उपकार) was a 1967 Indian Hindi film directed by Manoj Kumar. Manoj Kumar started his Mr Bharat persona and his brand of patriotism with this film. He played a village man, who sacrifices everything to get his brother educated. His brother (Prem Chopra) goes abroad and comes back a selfish man wanting his share of the property.
Also stars Asha Parekh as a doctor promoting planned parenthood, Kamini Kaushal and Pran in his first positive character role. The film won the top spot at the box office in 1967 [1] and won several major awards.
Cast
- Manoj Kumar - Bharat
- Asha Parekh - Kavita
- Prem Chopra - Puran Kumar
- Kanhaiyalal - Lala Dhaniram
- Pran - Malang
- David - Major saab
- Kamini Kaushal - Radha
- Asit Sen - Lakhpati
- Tun Tun - Lakhpati's Wife
- Madan Puri - Charan Das
- Aruna Irani
Soundtrack
Film's music was given by Kalyanji Anandji.
- Deewanon se ye Mat Poocho - Mukesh (singer) - Qamar Jalalabadi (lyricist)
- Kasme Yaade pyar Wafa- Manna Dey (singer) - Indivar (lyricist)
- Mere Desh ki Dharti - Mahendra Kapoor (singer) - Gulshan Bawra (lyricist) [2]
- Aayi Jhoomke Basant - Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor, Manna Dey (singers) - Prem Dhawan (lyricist)
- Gulabi Raat Gulabi - Asha Bhosle, Mohd. Rafi (singers) - Indivar (lyricist)
- Har Khushi Ho Wahan - Lata Mangeshkar (singer) - Gulshan Bawra (lyricist) [3]
Awards & Nominations
- Filmfare Best Movie Award--Manoj Kumar
- Filmfare Best Director Award--Manoj Kumar
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award--Pran
- Filmfare Best Story Award--Manoj Kumar
- Filmfare Best Dialogue Award--Manoj Kumar
- Filmfare Best Lyricist Award--Gulshan Bawra for the song "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor--Manoj Kumar
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Music--Kalyanji Anandji
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Male Playback Singer--Mahendra Kapoor for the song "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"
- National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film--Manoj Kumar
- National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer --Mahendra Kapoor for the song "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"
