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| director = [[Manoj Kumar]]
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| producer = Harkishen R. Mirchandani<br>R. N. Goswami
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| writer = [[Manoj Kumar]]
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| starring = [[Asha Parekh]]<br />[[Manoj Kumar]]<br />[[Prem Chopra]]
| starring = [[Manoj Kumar]]<br />[[Asha Parekh]]<br />[[Prem Chopra]]<br />[[Pran (actor)|Pran]]
| music = [[Kalyanji Anandji]]
| music = [[Kalyanji Anandji]]
| cinematography = [[V. N. Reddy]]
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'''''Upkar''''' ({{trans|Favour}}) is a 1967 Indian [[Hindi film]] directed by [[Manoj Kumar]]. The film held the top spot at the box office in 1967.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=25 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915183938/http://boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold |archive-date=15 September 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
'''''Upkar''''' ({{trans|Favour}}) is a 1967 Indian [[Hindi film]] directed by [[Manoj Kumar]]. The film held the top spot at the box office in 1967 and was the highest-grossing movie of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold/ |title=Worth Their Weight in Gold! - Box Office India: India's premier film trade magazine |access-date=25 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915183938/http://boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold |archive-date=15 September 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It was Manoj Kumar's directorial debut film. ''Upkar'' was highly acclaimed, winning [[15th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Awards]] awards for best film, best director, best story, best dialog, and best lyrics.<ref name=":0" />


The film was inspired by India's prime minister, [[Lal Bahadur Shastri]], who suggested that Kumar make a film based on his motto for India, "''[[Jai Jawan Jai Kisan]]" (English: "''Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer"'')''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title= Upkar — film born of churn in newly-Independent India gave Bollywood a hit formula|date=15 August 2021 |url=https://theprint.in/features/upkar-film-born-of-churn-in-newly-independent-india-gave-bollywood-a-hit-formula/714560/}}</ref> Set in the backdrop of a [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]], ''Upkar'' celebrates village life and the contributions of farmers and soldiers to India. It stars [[Prem Chopra]], [[Asha Parekh]], [[Kamini Kaushal]], [[Pran (actor)|Pran]], and [[Madan Puri]].
==Plot==
Manoj Kumar played a village man 'Bharat', who sacrifices everything to get his brother educated. His brother Puran goes abroad and comes back a selfish man wanting his share of the property. Bharat transfers land properties to Puran's son in order to prevent Puran from selling the land.


The film was remade in Telugu as ''Padipantalu'' in 1976.
"Kasme vade pyar wafa sab' song filmed on Pran.


==Plot ==
But when the war of 1965 between India and Pakistan breaks out, Bharat is off to the war; while his selfish brother, with the help of his greedy uncle, Charandas and some partners, try to gain profit by selling drugs and black marketing in the market. Puran discovers Charandas' plan to separate Puran from Bharat. In the end, Bharat returns as a war hero defeating the demon designs of the enemy and his brother repents as he is caught by the police (by the brother-in-law of Bharat). Hence, he vows to be a good and hardworking brother just like his Indo-Pak war veteran brother Bharat.
A village man from Atali Village (Ballabgarh, Haryana), Bharat (Manoj Kumar), sacrifices everything for his brother's education. The brother, Puran, goes to study in the city and becomes attracted to the high-society lifestyle. When Puran returns to the village, he is a selfish man and wants to sell his share of the family's property. Bharat is unwilling to divide the property and transfers the disputed land to Puran's son.


When the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]] begins, Bharat joins the fight. With the help of his greedy uncle Charandas and some partners, Puran tries to profit by hoarding and selling grains on the black market. Puran eventually discovers Charandas' plan to separate the two brothers. Ridden with guilt and shame, Puran surrenders to the police.
The movie also stars [[Asha Parekh]] as a doctor promoting family planning, [[Kamini Kaushal]] and [[Pran (actor)|Pran]] in his first positive character role. Madan Puri played the main villain with ease, full ability, and command. The film won several major awards.


Bharat fights bravely in the war but is captured by the enemy. He escapes but is badly injured and loses both hands. When Bharat returns home as a war hero, Puran apologizes to him. Reunited in the village, the two brothers farm the family fields together.
Many years later, [[Manoj Kumar]] said that one of the most beautiful screen images that stuck in his mind was a "half-lit [[Asha Parekh]]" in this film.<ref>http://75.125.77.246/columns/2004/aug/90040.htm</ref>


==Background==
==Cast==
* [[Manoj Kumar]] Bharat
Prime Minister [[Lal Bahadur Shastri]] praised his earlier film ''[[Shaheed (1965 film)|Shaheed]]'' and enthused Manoj Kumar to make a film on the [[Jai Jawan Jai Kisan]] slogan. The slogan shaped into Manoj Kumar's official debut as a director for ''Upkar'', where he believably played both a jawan and a kisan. A huge hit, Upkar made Manoj an authority on screen patriotism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.10ka20.com/indian-actors/manoj-kumar-profile.html|title=高频彩票官网_高频彩票官方版APP下载|website=www.10ka20.com}}</ref>
* [[Mahesh Kothare]] – Younger Bharat


* [[Asha Parekh]] Dr. Kavita
According to movie expert Rajesh Subramanian, Rajesh Khanna was originally signed for the film, but before the shooting kicked off he won the All India Talent Contest organised by United Producers and Filmfare and thus had to withdraw. Prem Chopra replaced him.
* [[Prem Chopra]] Puran ‘Kumar’
* [[Kanhaiyalal (actor)|Kanhaiyalal]] Lala Dhaniram
* [[Pran (actor)|Pran]] Malang Chacha
* [[David Abraham Cheulkar|David]] Major ''saab''
* [[Kamini Kaushal]] Radha
* [[Asit Sen (actor)|Asit Sen]] Lakhpati
* [[Tun Tun]] Lakhpati's Wife
* [[Madan Puri]] Charan Das
* [[Manmohan (actor)|Manmohan]] Kavita's Brother
* [[Aruna Irani]] Kamli
* [[Manmohan Krishan]] Bisna
* [[Sunder (actor)|Sunder]] Sunder
* [[Gulshan Kumar Mehta|Gulshan Bawra]] Som
*[[Mohan Choti]] Mangal
*[[Laxmi Chhaya]] Guest dancer in "Gulabi Raat Gulabi"


== Production ==
Most parts of the movie were shot in Atali village near Ballabgarh (Haryana) and [[Ghevra|Ghevra Village]] near Bawana, Delhi. The Shiv Temple shown in the film is located in Ghevra, including the songs "Kasme Vaade" and "[[Mere Desh Ki Dharti]]", then Manoj Kumar purchased a Bagh (property) in that area named Vishal Bagh on Main Bawana Road at Narela, Delhi NCT.
According to an interview with Manoj Kumar, Rajesh Khanna was originally signed for the film. However, he won the ''All India Talent Contest'' and had to withdraw from the film. Prem Chopra replaced him.<ref name="Manoj"> {{ YouTube |title= Manoj Kumar recounts the life and times of Rajesh Khanna |id=9RGsjlLpFxI|time=3m15s}}</ref>


Some portions of ''Upkar'' were filmed at Rajkamal Kala-mandir Studio, Kamal Studio, Gurudatt Studio, and Mehaboob Studio. However, the [[principal photography]] took place in the village of [[Nangal Thakran]] in Delhi state. The film unit borrowed bullock carts and plows from the villagers for filming. Bharat's house and field were actual locations in Nangal Thakran, including the field where the"''Mere Desh Ki Dharti'' " song was filmed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-12 |title=Story of a movie and a Delhi village |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/story-of-a-movie-and-a-delhi-village/story-Am6ixSo5NIEC6szdGp6FkM.html |access-date=2022-09-14 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> The cast and production stayed in Delhi while filming in Nangal Thakran, traveling to the village each morning. However, they stayed in Nangal Thakran during the filming of night sequences.
==Cast==
* [[Manoj Kumar]] - Bharat
* [[Asha Parekh]] - Dr. Kavita
* [[Prem Chopra]] - Puran ‘Kumar’
* [[Kanhaiyalal (actor)|Kanhaiyalal]] - Lala Dhaniram
* [[Pran (actor)|Pran]] - Malang Chacha
* [[David Abraham Cheulkar|David]] - Major saab
* [[Kamini Kaushal]] - Radha
* [[Asit Sen (actor)|Asit Sen]] - Lakhpati
* [[Tun Tun]] - Lakhpati's Wife
* [[Madan Puri]] - Charan Das
* [[Manmohan (actor)|Manmohan]] - Kavita's Brother
* [[Aruna Irani]] - Kamli
* [[Manmohan Krishan]] - Bisna
* [[Sunder (actor)|Sunder]] - Sunder
* [[Gulshan Kumar Mehta|Gulshan Bawra]] - Som
*[[Mohan Choti]] - Mangal
*[[Laxmi Chhaya]] - Guest Dancer in "Gulabi Raat Gulabi"


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
The film's music was given by [[Kalyanji Anandji]]. Lyrics for ''Upkar'' were penned by [[Qamar Jalalabadi]], [[Indeevar]], [[Gulshan Bawra]], and Sitaram Dhawan. The song, "[[Mere Desh Ki Dharti|Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle Ugle Heere Moti, Mere Desh Ki Dharti]]", sung by [[Mahendra Kapoor]] was a chartbuster.
The film was scored by [[Kalyanji Anandji]]. [[Qamar Jalalabadi]], [[Indeevar]], [[Gulshan Bawra]], and Sitaram Dhawan wrote the lyrics for the songs. The music from the film was highly successful. The song "''Mere Desh Ki Dharti''" ({{Translation|Land of my country}}) is played during [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] and [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] of India.<ref name=":0" />

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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==


; [[15th Filmfare Awards]]<nowiki>:</nowiki>
=== 15th Filmfare Awards ===


'''Won'''
==== Won ====


* [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]] – V. I. P. Films
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]] – V. I. P. Films

* [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] – [[Manoj Kumar]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] – [[Manoj Kumar]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] – [[Pran (actor)|Pran]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] – [[Pran (actor)|Pran]]
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* [[Filmfare Award for Best Editing|Best Editing]] – B. S. Glaad
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Editing|Best Editing]] – B. S. Glaad


'''Nominated'''
==== Nominated ====

* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – Manoj Kumar
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – Manoj Kumar
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] – [[Kalyanji–Anandji]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] – [[Kalyanji–Anandji]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] – [[Mahendra Kapoor]] for "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] – [[Mahendra Kapoor]] for "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"


'''Other Awards'''
=== Other awards ===
*[[National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film]] -- [[Manoj Kumar]]<ref name="National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967">{{cite news|last1=The Times of India|first1=Entertainment|title=National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|accessdate=11 August 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324034914/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|archivedate=24 March 2020}}</ref>

*[[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] [[Mahendra Kapoor]] for the song "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"<ref name="National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967" />
*[[National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film]]--[[Manoj Kumar]]<ref name="National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967">{{cite news|last1=The Times of India|first1=Entertainment|title=National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|accessdate=11 August 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324034914/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|archivedate=24 March 2020}}</ref>
*[[BFJA Awards|BFJA Award]] for Best Dialogue (Hindi)[[Manoj Kumar]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bfjaawards.com/legacy/pastwin/196831.htm |title=69th & 70th Annual Hero Honda BFJA Awards 2007 |access-date=8 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113221646/http://www.bfjaawards.com/legacy/pastwin/196831.htm |archive-date=13 January 2009 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
*[[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] --[[Mahendra Kapoor]] for the song "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"<ref name="National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967" />
*[[BFJA Awards|BFJA Award]] for Best Dialogue (Hindi)--[[Manoj Kumar]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bfjaawards.com/legacy/pastwin/196831.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113221646/http://www.bfjaawards.com/legacy/pastwin/196831.htm |archive-date=13 January 2009 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0146335}}
* {{IMDb title|0146335}}
* [http://www.illuminatedlantern.com/cinema/review/archives/upkar.php Upkar Film review and synopsis]


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Upkar
Directed byManoj Kumar
Written byManoj Kumar
Produced byHarkishen R. Mirchandani
R. N. Goswami
StarringManoj Kumar
Asha Parekh
Prem Chopra
Pran
CinematographyV. N. Reddy
Edited byB. S. Glaad
Music byKalyanji Anandji
Production
company
Vishal Pictures
Distributed byVishal Pictures
Release date
  • 11 August 1967 (1967-08-11)
Running time
175 min.
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Upkar (transl. Favour) is a 1967 Indian Hindi film directed by Manoj Kumar. The film held the top spot at the box office in 1967 and was the highest-grossing movie of the year.[1] It was Manoj Kumar's directorial debut film. Upkar was highly acclaimed, winning Filmfare Awards awards for best film, best director, best story, best dialog, and best lyrics.[2]

The film was inspired by India's prime minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, who suggested that Kumar make a film based on his motto for India, "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" (English: "Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer").[2] Set in the backdrop of a Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, Upkar celebrates village life and the contributions of farmers and soldiers to India. It stars Prem Chopra, Asha Parekh, Kamini Kaushal, Pran, and Madan Puri.

The film was remade in Telugu as Padipantalu in 1976.

Plot

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A village man from Atali Village (Ballabgarh, Haryana), Bharat (Manoj Kumar), sacrifices everything for his brother's education. The brother, Puran, goes to study in the city and becomes attracted to the high-society lifestyle. When Puran returns to the village, he is a selfish man and wants to sell his share of the family's property. Bharat is unwilling to divide the property and transfers the disputed land to Puran's son.

When the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 begins, Bharat joins the fight. With the help of his greedy uncle Charandas and some partners, Puran tries to profit by hoarding and selling grains on the black market. Puran eventually discovers Charandas' plan to separate the two brothers. Ridden with guilt and shame, Puran surrenders to the police.

Bharat fights bravely in the war but is captured by the enemy. He escapes but is badly injured and loses both hands. When Bharat returns home as a war hero, Puran apologizes to him. Reunited in the village, the two brothers farm the family fields together.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

According to an interview with Manoj Kumar, Rajesh Khanna was originally signed for the film. However, he won the All India Talent Contest and had to withdraw from the film. Prem Chopra replaced him.[3]

Some portions of Upkar were filmed at Rajkamal Kala-mandir Studio, Kamal Studio, Gurudatt Studio, and Mehaboob Studio. However, the principal photography took place in the village of Nangal Thakran in Delhi state. The film unit borrowed bullock carts and plows from the villagers for filming. Bharat's house and field were actual locations in Nangal Thakran, including the field where the"Mere Desh Ki Dharti " song was filmed.[4] The cast and production stayed in Delhi while filming in Nangal Thakran, traveling to the village each morning. However, they stayed in Nangal Thakran during the filming of night sequences.

Soundtrack

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The film was scored by Kalyanji Anandji. Qamar Jalalabadi, Indeevar, Gulshan Bawra, and Sitaram Dhawan wrote the lyrics for the songs. The music from the film was highly successful. The song "Mere Desh Ki Dharti" (transl. Land of my country) is played during Republic Day and Independence Day of India.[2]

No. Title Lyrics Singer(s)
1 "Deewanon Se Ye Mat Poocho" Qamar Jalalabadi Mukesh
2 "Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa" Indeevar Manna Dey
3 "Mere Desh Ki Dharti" Gulshan Bawra Mahendra Kapoor
4 "Aayi Jhoomke Basant" Prem Dhawan Asha Bhosle, Shamshad Begum, Mahendra Kapoor & Manna Dey
5 "Gulabi Raat Gulabi" Indeevar Asha Bhosle
6 "Har Khushi Ho Wahan" Gulshan Bawra Lata Mangeshkar
7 "Yeh Kali Raat Kali" Indeevar Mohd. Rafi

Awards and nominations

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15th Filmfare Awards

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Won

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Nominated

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Other awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Worth Their Weight in Gold! - Box Office India: India's premier film trade magazine". Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Upkar — film born of churn in newly-Independent India gave Bollywood a hit formula". 15 August 2021.
  3. ^ Manoj Kumar recounts the life and times of Rajesh Khanna on YouTube
  4. ^ "Story of a movie and a Delhi village". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  5. ^ a b The Times of India, Entertainment. "National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  6. ^ "69th & 70th Annual Hero Honda BFJA Awards 2007". Archived from the original on 13 January 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2010.
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