Upkar

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Upkar
Directed by	Manoj Kumar
Starring	Asha Parekh Manoj Kumar Prem Chopra
Release date(s)	1967
Running time	175 min.
Country	India
Language	Hindi
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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
Preceded by Guide	Filmfare Award for Best Film 1967	Succeeded by Brahmachari