Upkar
उपकार
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoj Kumar
- Original Title
- उपकार
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
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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.
Who directed Upkar?
Upkar was directed by Manoj Kumar.
Who stars in Upkar?
The principal cast of Upkar includes Manoj Kumar, Asha Parekh, Prem Chopra, Pran, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi.
When was Upkar released and how long is it?
Upkar was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.