Upkar
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Upkar was a 1967 Indian Hindi film directed by Manoj Kumar. Manoj Kumar started his Mr Bharat personna 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 and won several major awards.
[edit] Awards & Nominations
Filmfare Best Director Award--Manoj Kumar
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award--Pran
Filmfare Best Story 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 (1967)
[edit] External links
- Upkar at the Internet Movie Database
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