Upkar

Name: Upkar
Director: Manoj Kumar
Released: 1967-01-01

1967 film by Manoj Kumar

FilmfilmQ3417213

Released: 1967
Director: Manoj Kumar
Screenwriter: Manoj Kumar
Cast: Asha Parekh
, Manoj Kumar
, Prem Chopra
Genre: drama film
Country of origin: India
Original language: Hindi
Composer: Kalyanji–Anandji

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Upkar (transl. Favour) is a 1967 Indian Hindi film directed by Manoj Kumar. Set in the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, Upkar celebrates village life and the contributions of farmers and soldiers to India. The film was inspired by Indian prime minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, who suggested that Kumar make a film based on his motto for India, "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan". It stars Kumar, Prem Chopra, Asha Parekh, Kamini Kaushal, Pran, and Madan Puri.

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Director of photography: V. N. Reddy

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