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{{Infobox film
| name           = Upkar
| image          = Upkarfilm.jpg
| caption        =
| director       = [[Manoj Kumar]]
| producer       = Harkishen R. Mirchandani<br />R. N. Goswami
| writer         = Manoj Kumar
| narrator       =
| starring       = [[Manoj Kumar]]<br />[[Asha Parekh]]<br />[[Prem Chopra]]<br />[[Pran (actor)|Pran]]
| music          = [[Kalyanji Anandji]]
| cinematography = [[V. N. Reddy]]
| editing        = B. S. Glaad
| studio         = Vishal Pictures
| distributor    = Vishal Pictures
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|1967|08|11}}
| runtime        = 175 minutes
| country        = India
| language       = Hindi
| gross          = {{INR}}7 crores
}}
'''''Upkar''''' ({{Translation|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]]''"'' ({{Translation|Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer}}).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=15 August 2021 |title=Upkar — film born of churn in newly-Independent India gave Bollywood a hit formula |url=https://theprint.in/features/upkar-film-born-of-churn-in-newly-independent-india-gave-bollywood-a-hit-formula/714560/}}</ref> It stars Kumar, [[Prem Chopra]], [[Asha Parekh]], [[Kamini Kaushal]], [[Pran (actor)|Pran]], and [[Madan Puri]].

It was Kumar's directorial debut film. The film held the top spot at the box office in 1967 and was the [[List of highest domestic net collection of Hindi films|highest-grossing Indian film of the year]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Worth Their Weight in Gold! - Box Office India: India's premier film trade magazine |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915183938/http://boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold |archive-date=15 September 2017 |access-date=25 May 2012 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>  ''Upkar'' won seven [[Filmfare Awards]] including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]].<ref name=":0" /> It also won the [[National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film]].

The film was remade in Telugu as ''Padipantalu'' in 1976.

==Plot ==
A village man from Atali village ([[Ballabhgarh|Ballabgarh]], [[Haryana]]), Bharat, 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==
* [[Manoj Kumar]] – Bharat
* [[Mahesh Kothare]] – Younger Bharat
* [[Asha Parekh]] – Dr. Kavita
* [[Prem Chopra]] – Puran "Kumar"
* [[Kanhaiyalal (actor)|Kanhaiyalal]] – [[Lala (title)|Lala]] Dhaniram
* [[Pran (actor)|Pran]] – [[wikt:hi:मलंग|Malang]] [[wikt:chacha|Chacha]]
* [[David Abraham Cheulkar|David]] – [[Major (India)|Major]] ''[[Sahib|saab]]''
* [[Kamini Kaushal]] – Radha
* [[Asit Sen (actor)|Asit Sen]] – [[wikt:hi:लखपती|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 ==
According to an interview with Manoj Kumar, [[Rajesh Khanna]] was originally signed in a supporting role 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 Kalamandir]], Kamal Studio, [[Guru Dutt Films]], and [[Mehboob Studio]]. However, the [[principal photography]] took place in the village of [[Nangal Thakran]] in [[Delhi]] & Atali Village (Ballabgarh, Haryana). The film unit borrowed [[bullock cart]]s and plows from the Garhkhera villagers (near Atali Village) for filming. Bharat's house and field were actual locations in Nangal Thakran & Atali Village, 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.

==Soundtrack==
The film was scored by [[Kalyanji Anandji]]. [[Qamar Jalalabadi]], [[Indeevar]], [[Gulshan Bawra]], and [[Prem Dhawan]] wrote the lyrics for the songs. The patriotic song "[[Mere Desh Ki Dharti]]" ({{Translation|Land of my country}}) has become a staple of [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] and [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] celebrations in India.<ref name=":0" />

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!No.!!Title!!Lyrics!!Singer(s)
|-
|1||"Deewanon Se Ye Mat Poocho"||[[Qamar Jalalabadi]]||[[Mukesh (singer)|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
|[[Mohammed Rafi|Mohd. Rafi]]
|}

==Awards and nominations==

=== [[15th Filmfare Awards]] ===

==== Won ====

* [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]] – V. I. P. Films
* [[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 Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] – [[Gulshan Kumar Mehta|Gulshan Bawra]] for "[[Mere Desh Ki Dharti]]"
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Story|Best Story]] – Manoj Kumar
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]] – Manoj Kumar
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Editing|Best Editing]] – B. S. Glaad

==== Nominated ====
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – Manoj Kumar
* [[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"

=== 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" />
*[[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>

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0146335}}

{{National Film Award Second Best Feature Film}}
{{FilmfareAwardBestFilm 1954–1970}}

[[Category:1960s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1967 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:1967 drama films]]
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[[Category:Films about brothers]]
[[Category:Films about businesspeople]]
[[Category:Films about farmers]]
[[Category:Films about inheritances]]
[[Category:Films about landlords]]
[[Category:Films based on Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts]]
[[Category:Films directed by Manoj Kumar]]
[[Category:Films scored by Kalyanji Anandji]]
[[Category:Films set in 1965]]
[[Category:Films set in Haryana]]
[[Category:Films set in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Films set on farms]]
[[Category:Films shot in Delhi]]
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[[Category:Indian Army in films]]
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[[Category:Memorials to Lal Bahadur Shastri]]
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