19 घंटे में बनी ‘मेरे देश की धरती’ ने मनोज कुमार की छवि बदली

This film, released in the year 1967, proved to be a huge hit and even today when this film is mentioned, its songs are definitely talked about. This is one of the best films of his career. Everything from the songs to the story of this film has been a hit. Manoj Kumar himself made this film and also worked in it. The image of the popular villain Pran changed with this film.

Blockbuster song was shot in just 19 hours

That song from the 1967 film Upkar is, Mere Desh Ki Dharti, Sona Ugle Ugle Heere Moti… This song was prepared in 19 hours. The shooting of this song of Manoj Kumar was till 4 o’clock in the night. In one of his interviews, Anandji, while talking about ‘Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle’, had said that the recording of this song started at 9 in the morning and lasted for about 19 hours.

Pran’s image had changed

Manoj Kumar has also made many patriotic films. His songs in these films also became big hits. Along with Manoj Kumar, many other artists including Prem Chopra, Asha Parekh, Kanhaiyalal, Manmohan Krishna were also seen in Upkar. Upkaar, made in the year 1967, had earned Rs 7 crore at the box office. Pran’s character in the film was greatly liked. In the film, Pran played the character of Malang Chacha, an old fakir, who lives in the village and is always seen carrying his bag, shouting and carefree. His character is considered to be the most memorable and emotional role of the film. By playing this character, Pran’s entire villain image changed.

Let us tell you that Manoj Kumar had worked with every actress in his career. But he had a very good bonding with Waheeda Rehman. On Waheeda’s request, he did a cameo in Neel Kamal despite being a star. In this film, he was seen in the role of Waheede’s husband.