'Upkar' memories come alive in Nangal Thakran as villagers recall Manoj Kumar's warmth and simplicity
'Upkar' memories come alive in Nangal Thakran as villagers recall Manoj Kumar's warmth and simplicity
NEW DELHI: (Apr 5) As tributes pour in for legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away on Friday, villagers of Nangal Thakran, where his iconic film "Upkar" was shot in 1967, remembered him not just as a star, but as one of their own.
The veteran actor, known for his patriotic roles and films like "Upkar", "Purab Aur Paschim" and "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan", spent more than a month in the village in Delhi's Narela area during the shooting of "Upkar", a film that left a deep imprint on the villagers.
Juman Chowdhary was a landlord in Nangal Thakran and several shots of the film were shot in his house.
