Shor (1972)

Shor (1972)
Shor (1972)

Manoj Kumar's stirring drama addresses noise pollution and worker exploitation featuring a mute child and the iconic song Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

Introduction

Preface — Shor (1972)

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Advertisement

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Advertisement

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Shor, 1972 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Shor, 1972 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Shor, written, directed and produced by Manoj Kumar, who also stars in the film, tells the story of Shankar, a man devastated by the loss of his wife and left raising his son, who loses his voice after an accident. Shankar's relentless efforts to afford an operation for his son form the core of the narrative, with the film addressing issues of poverty and disability. Noise pollution serves as a recurring motif, symbolising the constant chaos of urban life and the barriers it creates between people. At a time when governing bodies around the world merely saw noise pollution as a mere nuisance, the film presciently outlined the grave dangers of noise pollution. Shor also delves into themes of worker exploitation and social justice. Shankar leads a hunger strike against a greedy mill owner, reflecting the socialist values...

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शोर के लेखक, निर्माता और निर्देशक मनोज कुमार हैं और उन्होंने ही फ़िल्म में मुख्य भूमिका भी निभाई है। फ़िल्म की कहानी एक ऐसे अभागे पिता शंकर की है, जिसके माथे अपनी पत्नी को असमय खोने के बाद इकलौते बेटे की परवरिश आन पड़ी है। दुखों का पहाड़ तब टूटता है, जब शंकर का बेटा एक दुर्घटना में अपनी आवाज़ खो देता है। इसके आगे फ़िल्म का कथानक शंकर द्वारा अपने बेटे के ऑपरेशन का खर्च उठाने के लिए किए गए अथक प्रयासों के इर्द-गिर्द घूमता है। बाप-बेटे की इस कथा के बहाने फ़िल्म गरीबी और विकलांगता जैसी सामाजिक सच्चाइयों को आवाज़ देती है। ध्वनि प्रदूषण यहाँ एक लौटकर आता मोटिफ़ है, जो लोगों के बीच अवरोध खड़े करनेवाले शहरी जीवन के अनवरत कोलाहल का प्रतीक है। एक ऐसे वर्तमान में जब दुनिया भर की शासन सत्ताएँ ध्वनि प्रदूषण को कोरे व्यवधान के खांचे में डाल देती हैं, शोर भविष्य के चिंताग्रस्त स्वरों को आवाज़ देती हुई ध्वनि प्रदूषण से जुड़े गंभीर खतरों को रेखांकित करती है। शोर श्रम के शोषण और सामाजिक न्याय जैसे मुद्दों को भी उठाती है। फ़िल्म में शंकर एक लालची मिल मालिक के खिलाफ़ भूख हड़ताल का नेतृत्व करता है। फ़िल्म का यह तेवर 1970 के दशक में इंदिरा गांधी द्वारा प्रचारित समाजवादी मूल्यों से...

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Body of Work

Shor (1972)

Art Director

Desh Mukherjee

Banner

Vishal International Production

Cinematographer

Nariman A. Irani

Director

Manoj Kumar

Editing

Manoj Kumar

Lead Cast

Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan,

Kamini Kaushal,

Manoj Kumar,

Premnath

Lead Cast Rest

Krishan Dhavan,

Master Marooti,

Raj Mehra,

Man Mohan,

Nana Paliskar,

Meena T.,

Asrani,

Kuljeet,

Manorama,

Nanda,

Nana Palsikar

Lyricist

Varma Malik,

Santoshanand

Music Director

Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar,

Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma

Producer

Manoj Kumar

Script Writer

Manoj Kumar

Research Centre

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Full Sheet Poster

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Full Sheet Poster

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Full Sheet Poster

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Full Sheet Poster

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Showcard

Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Shor, 1972 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Shor, 1972 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Advertisement

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Advertisement

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Advertisement

Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Shor, 1972 | Advertisement

Khaas Baat. In <i>Sunday.</i> 13 May 1973 | Column | 00802264

Khaas Baat. In Sunday. 13 May 1973 | Column | 00802264

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