Clerk(1989)
Clerk is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Manoj Kumar. The cast includes Manoj Kumar, Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Ashok Kumar, and Prem Chopra. The story follows Bharat, a government clerk who becomes corrupt to pay for his mother's medical treatment. He later discovers his boss is involved in anti-national activities. Bharat repents and fights to expose the conspiracy. The film was notable for featuring Pakistani actors Mohammed Ali and Zeba in their only Hindi film appearance. It was Manoj Kumar's last film as a leading actor. The music was composed by Jagdish Khanna, Uttam Singh, and Uttam Ghosh. The film was released under the T-Series music label.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 2.3/10
Storyline
Bharat is an honest clerk struggling to support his sick mother and poor family. When he cannot afford her treatment, he is forced to take bribes. He soon discovers that his corrupt boss is part of a larger anti-national plot. Bharat must choose between staying silent or risking everything to save his country.
“When honesty is the only weapon.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Clerk
Cast reunions in this film: Rekha & Shashi Kapoor (10 films together), Prem Chopra & Anita Raj (8 films together), Prem Chopra & Shashi Kapoor (8 films together), Prem Chopra & Om Shivpuri (8 films together), Rekha & Prem Chopra (7 films together), and Rekha & Dina Pathak (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Clerk' was changed to 'Kalaakaar' for its release in some regions.
- Manoj Kumar's son Kunal Goswami made his acting debut in this film.
- The movie was a box office failure, ending Manoj Kumar's long streak of hits.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a special appearance.
- The soundtrack includes a patriotic song that became more popular than the film itself.
- Manoj Kumar shot parts of the film in real locations in Punjab to show rural life.
- The story was inspired by the director's own concerns about social issues in India.