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	'''''Uppu''''' ({{~~lang-ml\|[[:ml:കറിയുപ്പ്~~\|~~ഉപ്പ്]]}}, {{lang-~~en\|Salt}}, {{~~lang-~~fr\|Le Sel}}) is a 1987 ~~[[India]]n~~ [[Malayalam]] film, directed by [[V. K. Pavithran]] and written by K. M. A. Rahim.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1978\|title=Uppu\|access-date=2014-10-21\|publisher=MalayalaChalachithram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/as.php?1990258\|title=Uppu\|access-date=2014-10-21\|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/uppu-malayalam-movie/\|title=Uppu\|access-date=2014-10-21\|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> The film is about the atavistic [[Muslim]] practice of male [[polygamy]]. The film is entirely on the side of the wronged wives, mounting a strong criticism of this aspect of the Muslim religion. It stars [[P. T. Kunju Muhammed]], Jayalalitha, Vijayan Kottarathil and Madhavan. The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]].		'''''Uppu''''' ({{langx\|en\|Salt}}, {{langx\|fr\|Le Sel}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Malayalam]] film, directed by [[V. K. Pavithran]] and written by K. M. A. Rahim.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1978\|title=Uppu\|access-date=2014-10-21\|publisher=MalayalaChalachithram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/as.php?1990258\|title=Uppu\|access-date=2014-10-21\|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/uppu-malayalam-movie/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022075705/http://spicyonion.com/title/uppu-malayalam-movie/\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 October 2014\|title=Uppu\|access-date=2014-10-21\|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> The film is about the atavistic Muslim practice of male [[polygamy]]. The film is entirely on the side of the wronged wives, mounting a strong criticism of this aspect of the Muslim religion. It stars [[P. T. Kunju Muhammed]], Jayalalitha, Vijayan Kottarathil and Madhavan. The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]].

	~~==Plot==~~
	The story begins when old patriarch, Moosa Meleri arrives in a quiet Kerala village with his daughter Amina and adopted son-in-law Abu. He has lost all his money in litigation. Despite their hardships, they are happy until their rich landlord covets Amina. Heartbroken, Amina is forced to divorce Abu and become the landlord's second wife. Twenty years later, Amina is alone while her father still indulges in litigation, her son leads a dissolute life and her daughter elopes with the chauffeur.

	==Cast==		==Cast==
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	* [[C. V. Sreeraman]] as Khazi (religious leader)		* [[C. V. Sreeraman]] as Khazi (religious leader)
	* Preetha A as Abu's daughter		* Preetha A as Abu's daughter

	~~==Controversies==~~
	The film was controversial as it dealt with a sensitive content. Pavithran's comments on the film are revealing: "Salt is a trifle better—the truth always is. The religious laws are almost unknowingly misused by people, leading to the exploitation of those who succumb or resign themselves to religious and social pressures. Our intention was not to victimise or ridicule the Muslim community. Why, in the second half of the film, we also expose a [[Nair]] family who run a prostitution den—but are particular about their prayers." Producer and writer K. M. A. Rahim stated, "The villain in the film is the distorted perception of Muslim personal law. When I wrote the script, I kept it in mimd that I must do my best to translate the reality I know on to the screen. That is why the film does not sound didactic. We did not intend to teach—the reality itself is thought provoking."

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Films about polygamy]]		[[Category:Films about polygamy]]
	[[Category:~~Polygamy in fiction~~]]		[[Category:Fiction about polygamy]]
	[[Category:Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners]]		[[Category:Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners]]


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{{distinguish|Uppu language}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Uppu
| image =
| caption =
| director = [[V. K. Pavithran]]
| producer = K. M. A. Rahim
| writer = K. M. A. Rahim
| based_on =
| starring = [[P. T. Kunju Muhammed]]<br>Jayalalitha<br>Vijayan Kottarathil<br>Madhavan
| music = Saratchandra Marathe
| cinematography = [[Madhu Ambat]]
| editing = [[Venugopal]]
| studio = Eranadan Movies
| distributor = [[Jubilee Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|1987|8|5|df=y}}
| runtime = 117 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Uppu''''' ({{lang-ml|[[:ml:കറിയുപ്പ്|ഉപ്പ്]]}}, {{lang-en|Salt}}, {{lang-fr|Le Sel}}) is a 1987 [[India]]n [[Malayalam]] film, directed by [[V. K. Pavithran]] and written by K. M. A. Rahim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1978|title=Uppu|access-date=2014-10-21|publisher=MalayalaChalachithram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/as.php?1990258|title=Uppu|access-date=2014-10-21|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/uppu-malayalam-movie/|title=Uppu|access-date=2014-10-21|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> The film is about the atavistic [[Muslim]] practice of male [[polygamy]]. The film is entirely on the side of the wronged wives, mounting a strong criticism of this aspect of the Muslim religion. It stars [[P. T. Kunju Muhammed]], Jayalalitha, Vijayan Kottarathil and Madhavan. The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]].

==Plot==
The story begins when old patriarch, Moosa Meleri arrives in a quiet Kerala village with his daughter Amina and adopted son-in-law Abu. He has lost all his money in litigation. Despite their hardships, they are happy until their rich landlord covets Amina. Heartbroken, Amina is forced to divorce Abu and become the landlord's second wife. Twenty years later, Amina is alone while her father still indulges in litigation, her son leads a dissolute life and her daughter elopes with the chauffeur.

==Cast==
* [[P. T. Kunju Muhammed]] as Abu
* [[Jayalalita]] as Amina
* [[Bharathi Vishnuvardhan|Bharathi]] as Khadeeja
* Vijayan Kottarathil as Meleri Moosa
* Madhavan as Moidutty Mudalali
* [[Sadiq (actor)|Sadiq]] as Saleem
* [[Mullanezhi]] as Nanu Nair
* [[Valsala Menon]] as Mariyambi
* [[V. K. Sreeraman]] as Abdul Rahman Musaliyar
* [[C. V. Sreeraman]] as Khazi (religious leader)
* Preetha A as Abu's daughter

==Controversies==
The film was controversial as it dealt with a sensitive content. Pavithran's comments on the film are revealing: "Salt is a trifle better—the truth always is. The religious laws are almost unknowingly misused by people, leading to the exploitation of those who succumb or resign themselves to religious and social pressures. Our intention was not to victimise or ridicule the Muslim community. Why, in the second half of the film, we also expose a [[Nair]] family who run a prostitution den—but are particular about their prayers." Producer and writer K. M. A. Rahim stated, "The villain in the film is the distorted perception of Muslim personal law. When I wrote the script, I kept it in mimd that I must do my best to translate the reality I know on to the screen. That is why the film does not sound didactic. We did not intend to teach—the reality itself is thought provoking."

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://archive.today/20121223203156/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/384505 ''Uppu''] at the [[British Film Institute]] Movie Database
* {{IMDb title|0253871}}

{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Malayalam}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films about polygamy]]
[[Category:Polygamy in fiction]]
[[Category:Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners]]

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