Shor is a 1972 Hindi-language Drama Comedy movie written and directed by Manoj Kumar and produced by Manoj Kumar and Shashi Goswami under the banner of United Producers in collaboration with Sippy Films. Shor features Manoj Kumar in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Jaya Bhaduri, Prem Nath, Kamini Kaushal, Manorama Rajan Haksar, Meena T. and Shefali. The music was composed by Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar along with Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma and Laxmikant Pyarelal. Cinematography was done by Nariman Irani and editing by Manoj Kumar. It was released on 1st January 1972. The Film was successful at box office. Shor was made on a budget of ₹3 crore and it was a super hit at box office gross of ₹6 crore. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by Sippy Films. Shankar (Manoj Kumar), his lovely wife Geeta (Nanda) and Deepak (Master Satyajeet) are a poor but happy family. Tragedy strikes one day, when Deepak wonders over to the railway tracks. When Geeta rushes in to warn and rescue him, she is run over by the train and is instantly killed. Deepak loses his vocal chords and cannot speak. Shankar takes Deepak to a doctor (Raj Mehra), who examines Deepak, and tells Shankar that Deepak can recover his voice after a surgerical operation, which may cost around 1000 to 1500 rupees. Shankar is unable to afford this but is determined to find the money to cure his son. Shankar's mom (Kamini Kaushal), sister (Naaz), Khan Badshan (Prem Nath), Rani alias Raat ki Rani (Jaya Bhaduri) offer support. And Shankar takes part in a grueling tournament that puts his very life at risk. Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)