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Mahendra Kapoor's Superhit Song Won National Award, Script Written in 24 Hours, Film Became Blockbuster
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Upkar: Manoj Kumar's Blockbuster Inspired by Shastri, Won National Award
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24-03-2026, 12:00
Upkar: Manoj Kumar's Blockbuster Inspired by Shastri, Won National Award
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Manoj Kumar's 1967 film 'Upkar' was inspired by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's 'Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan' theme.
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The film featured a stellar cast including Asha Parekh, Prem Chopra, Pran, and Kamini Kaushal, with music by Kalyanji-Anandji.
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Pran's role as 'Malang Chacha' marked his first positive character, and the song 'Kasme Vaade Pyar Wafa Sab' became iconic.
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The patriotic song 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle' written by Gulshan Bawra, won a National Award and remains popular.
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Despite production challenges and disagreements, 'Upkar' was a blockbuster, winning 7 Filmfare Awards and a National Award.
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