Upkar is a drama film set on the background of patriotism and was directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Manoj Kumar, Prem Chopra, Asha Parekh, Kamini Kaushal, Late Pran, and Late Madan Puri.
Bharat sacrifices everything to educate his brother Puran. However, Puran turns into a greedy man and gets involved in drug trafficking in order to make money.
The film was inspired by then India's prime minister, Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, who suggested to Kumar to make a film based on his motto for India, "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan". The film was also set on the backdrop of a Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Probably one of the finest film of the Hindi film industry which showcased the greatest Pran Sahab in positive role for the first time and the rest is history.
The plot of the film which as mentioned was on the slogan of one of the greatest PM of India and gives a sense and feeling of patriotism and also gives respect to the farmers and soldiers.
The execution of the film is good although the war scenes didn't look original but still will not effect the film viewing pleasure. The film has some of the most memorable songs such as "Mere Desh Ki Dharti", "Deewanon Se Ye Mat Poocho" and "Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa" and are still very popular today.
Acting is superb and for me the real show stealer was Pran Sahab followed by Prem Chopra, Manoj Kumar and Asha Parekh. Climax of the film is good and gives a good closure to the film.
A must watch one of the greatest film of Hindi cinema.
