THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1967
Upkar
उपकार
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Overview
Widowed Radha lives in rural India in the 1960s, along with two sons: Bharat and Puran. While she would like to educate her sons and ensure that they lead good lives, she cannot do so on her own, and must sacrifice the career of one son so that the second can achieve this goal. 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.
A closer look
Upkar (1967) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family. Directed by Manoj Kumar. The cast includes Manoj Kumar, Asha Parekh, Prem Chopra, Pran. Runtime: 175 minutes.
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Upkar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Upkar?
Upkar is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Upkar?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1967. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Upkar?
The listed director is Manoj Kumar.
Who is in the cast of Upkar?
The available cast credits include Manoj Kumar, Asha Parekh, Prem Chopra, Pran, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Upkar?
The recorded runtime is 175 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Upkar?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family.
What is the original title of Upkar?
The original title in our source data is उपकार. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Upkar about?
Widowed Radha lives in rural India in the 1960s, along with two sons: Bharat and Puran. While she would like to educate her sons and ensure that they lead good lives, she cannot do so on her own, and must sacrifice the career of one son so that the second can achieve this goal. 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.
