---
title: 'Upkar (1967)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Manoj Kumar'
released: '1967-01-01'
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'India'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/upkar-1967'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0146335/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Upkar (1967)

1967 · Drama · India


## Synopsis

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.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Manoj Kumar](https://cinepixo.com/people/manoj-kumar)
- **Screenplay:** [Manoj Kumar](https://cinepixo.com/people/manoj-kumar)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Kalyanji–Anandji](https://cinepixo.com/people/kalyanji-anandji)
- **Director of Photography:** [V. N. Reddy](https://cinepixo.com/people/v-n-reddy)

## Cast

- [Prem Chopra](https://cinepixo.com/people/prem-chopra)
- [Manoj Kumar](https://cinepixo.com/people/manoj-kumar)
- [Asha Parekh](https://cinepixo.com/people/asha-parekh)

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