Upkar
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| Upkar | |
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| Image:Upkarfilm.jpg | |
| Directed by | Manoj Kumar |
| Starring | Asha Parekh Manoj Kumar Prem Chopra |
| Release date(s) | 1967 |
| Running time | 175 min. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| IMDb profile | |
Upkar 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.
[edit] 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"
[edit] External links
- Upkar at the Internet Movie Database
| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Guide | Filmfare Award for Best Film 1967 | Succeeded by Brahmachari |
