Prem Chopra and Manoj Kumar
Legendary actor Manoj Kumar is no longer among us who used to be famous for his patriotic films. Today, his first birth anniversary is on 24 July. The real name of the actor, known as Manoj Kumar in Hindi cinema, was Harikishan Giri Goswami. He was also known as Bharat Kumar. He gave more than one film in his 4th film career. However, patriotic films gave him a special identity in cinema. Not only this, apart from acting, he also showed his amazing in direction. His all -time blockbuster film ‘Upkar’ was very much liked by everyone, from whose songs to dialogues, people have not forgotten even today. However, there is a funny anecdote behind making this film which is associated with Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Why did Manoj Kumar make favor
Manoj Kumar, who has given hit films like ‘Upkar’, ‘East-West’, ‘Kranti’, ‘Roti-Kapra’ and ‘House’, was asked by Lal Bahadur Shastri to make a film on his famous slogan ‘Jai Jawa Jai Kisan’. Then he made the film ‘Upkar’ in 1967 which was one of the highest -grossing films at that time. Drainned by patriotism, the film looted accolades with critics and fans. After this, he made many films on patriotism which proved to be a hit. Its music was the sixth best -selling Hindi film album of the 1960s. The film won the National Film Award to actor Manoj. The special thing was that Manoj Kumar directed this film. This was his directorial debut film.
How did Manoj Kumar become Bharat Kumar
Apart from Manoj Kumar, ‘Upkar’ also featured Prem Chopra, Asha Parekh, Kamini Kaushal and Pran. It received 7 Filmfare Awards. The Telugu remake of this film was also made, named Badi Pantulu. His on -screen name in the film ‘Purab Aur Paschim’, ‘Kranti’, ‘Roti Cloth and House’, ‘Upkar’ was Bharat Kumar and then he became famous among the same name among the people. Let us know that ‘Upkar’ won four film fairs for Best Film, Best Director, Best Story and Best Dialogue. In 1992, he was awarded the Padma Shri. In 2016, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
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