Clerk (1989 film)
| Clerk | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Manoj Kumar |
| Written by | Manoj Kumar |
| Produced by | Manoj Kumar |
| Starring | Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Ashok Kumar, Rekha, Anita Raj, Mohammed Ali |
| Cinematography | Joe D Souza |
| Edited by | Manoj Kumar |
| Music by | Uttam Jagadish |
Release date | 1989 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Clerk is a 1989 Hindi movie.[1] The film was written, produced, directed by and starred Manoj Kumar alongside an ensemble cast including Rekha, Anita Raj, Shashi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Prem Chopra and Sonu Walia as well as Pakistani actors Mohammed Ali and Zeba in their first and only Hindi film appearance.[2] The film did not do well at the box office and was Manoj Kumar's last film directed by him that had him in the leading role.[3]
Plot Synopsis
The film is a story of an honest clerk, Bharat (Manoj Kumar), who along with his family faces immense difficulties owing to their poverty. The plot revolves around the circumstances which force him to become corrupt. In the end, he repents and becomes honest again — while also saving his nation from anti-nationals.
Cast
- Manoj Kumar as Bharat
- Rekha as Sneh
- Mohammad Ali as Ram
- Zeba as Ram's wife
- Anita Raj
- Prem Chopra as Saadhuraam
- Ashok Kumar as Bharat and Ram's father
- Shashi Kapoor as Vijay Kapoor
- Rajendra Kumar as Khan
- Rajiv Goswami as Balram
- Sonu Walia
- Om Shivpuri
Music
The music was composed by Jagdish Khanna, Uttam Singh and Uttam Ghosh. The music was released under T-Series.[4]
- "Jhoom Jhoom Kar Gaao Re, Aaj Pandrah August Hai" - Mahendra Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar
- "Mai Ek Clerk Hu" - Mahendra Kapoor
- "Neelaam Ghar Me Humne" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Rakh Geeta Pe Haath" - Nitin Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar
- "Kadam Kadam" - Mahendra Kapoor
- "Tumse Jo Baat Hui" - Bhupinder Singh
- "Tun Tun Tun Tun Tun" - Lata Mangeshkar
References
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ Gautam Chintamani. "Love thy neighbour". Dawn. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "Jai Bharat! Manoj Kumar returns to Bollywood". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "Cast & Crew of Clerk (1989 - Hindi)". Gomolo.
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