Clerk (1989 film)

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]

Clerk
Directed byManoj Kumar
Produced byManoj Kumar
Written byManoj Kumar
StarringManoj Kumar,
Shashi Kapoor,
Ashok Kumar,
Rekha,
Anita Raj,
Mohammed Ali
Music byUttam Jagadish
CinematographyJoe D Souza
Edited byManoj Kumar
Release date
1989
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

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

Music

The music was composed by Jagdish Khanna, Uttam Singh and Uttam Ghosh. The music was released under T-Series.[4]

  1. "Jhoom Jhoom Kar Gaao Re, Aaj Pandrah August Hai" - Mahendra Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar
  2. "Mai Ek Clerk Hu" - Mahendra Kapoor
  3. "Neelaam Ghar Me Humne" - Lata Mangeshkar
  4. "Rakh Geeta Pe Haath" - Nitin Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar
  5. "Kadam Kadam" - Mahendra Kapoor
  6. "Tumse Jo Baat Hui" - Bhupinder Singh
  7. "Tun Tun Tun Tun Tun" - Lata Mangeshkar

References
  1. Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  2. Gautam Chintamani. "Love thy neighbour". Dawn. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  3. "Jai Bharat! Manoj Kumar returns to Bollywood". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  4. "Cast & Crew of Clerk (1989 - Hindi)". Gomolo.


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