Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974)
Manoj Kumar's powerful social drama tackles poverty and inequality in pre-Emergency India drawing from Indira Gandhi's famous political slogan
Introduction
Preface — Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974)
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974. Roti Kapada aur Makaan | Lobby Card
Pamart (Designer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Half Sheet Poster
Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Record Cover
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Advertisement
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Showcard
Roti Kapada Aur Makaan is a potent exploration of poverty, inequality, and the struggles of India's working class. Written, produced and directed by Manoj Kumar, the film also features him in his recurring role of Bharat Kumar, a model Indian citizen who stands up against injustice. Drawing its title from Indira Gandhi's popular slogan, the film reflects on the systemic issues plaguing Indian society, particularly the inability of the government to adequately provide basic necessities- bread, clothing, and shelter. The film follows Bharat (Manoj Kumar), a young and educated engineer unable to find work despite his qualifications. His personal struggle reflects a larger national crisis: the alarming rise of unemployment in India during the 1970s. Bharat's story is set against the backdrop of an India grappling with deepening inequality, exacerbated by corrupt individuals like Nekiram (Madan Puri), who exploit...
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रोटी कपड़ा और मकान गरीबी और असमानता के दंश से जूझते भारत के कामकाजी वर्ग के संघर्षों की कहानी पूरी नाटकीयता के साथ कहती है। फ़िल्म के लेखक, निर्माता और निर्देशक मनोज कुमार हैं और अन्याय के खिलाफ़ खड़े होनेवाले एक आदर्श भारतीय नागरिक की भूमिका निभाते हुए उन्होंने फिर से एक बार पर्दे पर 'भारत कुमार' को ज़िन्दा कर दिया है। तत्कालीन प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी के लोकप्रिय नारे से अपनी फ़िल्म का शीर्षक लेते हुए यह फ़िल्म भारतीय समाज को मथ रही व्यवस्थागत ख़ामियों को निशाने पर लेती है। इसमें सबसे केन्द्रीय समस्या है किसी भी इंसान की रोटी, कपड़ा और सर पर छत जैसी बुनियादी ज़रूरतों को भी पूरा कर पाने में सरकार की असमर्थता। फ़िल्म का नायक भारत (मनोज कुमार) एक युवा और सुशिक्षित इंजीनियर है जिसे अपनी तमाम योग्यताओं के बावजूद नौकरी नहीं मिल पा रही है। उसका व्यक्तिगत संघर्ष एक बड़े राष्ट्रीय संकट को दर्शाता है: 1970 के दशक में भारत में बेरोज़गार नवयुवकों की संख्या में हुई चिंताजनक बढोत्तरी। भारत की कहानी एक ऐसे भारत की तस्वीर पेश करती है जहाँ असमानता का साया बड़ा हो रहा है और नेकीराम (मदन पुरी) जैसे भ्रष्ट व्यापारी ज़रूरी सामानों की काला बाज़ारी कर व्यवस्था को और गैरबराबर बना रहे हैं। राज्य संस्था को सीधे तौर पर दोषी...
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Body of Work
Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974)
Art Director
Desh Mukherjee
Assistant Directors
Chandra Barot
Associate Director
Chandra Barot
Associate Editor
V.V. Kamat
Associate Producer
Shashi Goswami
Banner
Vishal International Production
Choreographer
Surya Kumar (ii),
Manohar Naidu
Cinematographer
Nariman A. Irani
Costume Designer
Jennifer Kendal,
Mani Rabadi,
Veena Puri,
Shiv Prasad
Director
Manoj Kumar
Editing
Manoj Kumar
Fight Director
Veeru Devgan
Lead Cast
Zeenat Aman,
Amitabh Bachchan,
Maushmi Chatterji,
Manoj Kumar
Lead Cast Rest
Maushmi Chatterji,
Aruna Irani,
Dheeraj Kumar,
Premnath,
Shashi Kapoor
Lyricist
Varma Malik,
Santoshanand
Music Director
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar,
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
Presented by Institution
Vishal International
Producer
Manoj Kumar
Publicity Designer
C. Mohan,
Seth studio,
Pamart,
Balkrishna
Publicity Incharge
Harish Mehra
Screenplay Writer
Manoj Kumar
Script Writer
Manoj Kumar
Special Effects
Krishna Malik
Still Photographer
Studio Shilpi
Story Writer
Manoj Kumar
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Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Full Sheet Poster
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Full Sheet Poster
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Full Sheet Poster
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Half Sheet Poster
Pamart (Designer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Half Sheet Poster
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Showcard
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Showcard
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Showcard
Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Advertisement
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Record Cover
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Lobby Card
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974. Roti Kapada aur Makaan | Lobby Card
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Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Full Sheet Poster
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Full Sheet Poster
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Half Sheet Poster
Pamart (Designer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Half Sheet Poster
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Showcard
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Showcard
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Showcard
Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Advertisement
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Record Cover
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974 | Lobby Card
Kumar, Manoj (Producer), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, 1974. Roti Kapada aur Makaan | Lobby Card
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