Upkar (1967)
January 1, 1967Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently Upkar is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Zee5
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Cast & Crew.
Manoj Kumar
Bharat
Asha Parekh
Kavita
Pran Sikand
Malang Chacha
Prem Chopra
Puran 'Kumar'
Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
Lala Dhaniram
David Abraham Cheulkar
Major saab
Manmohan Krishna
Kishan
Madan Puri
Charan Das
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1967
Original Nameउपकार
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 55m
Genres
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Wiki.
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. 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.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"). 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.