It was first Hindi film to depict the partition of India , and Hindu fundamentalism , '' Dharmputra '' ( 1961 ) directed by Yash Chopra , two years after he made his debut with '' Dhool Ka Phool '' ( 1959 ) , steeped in Nehruvian secularism , wherein a Muslim brings up an ` illegitimate ' Hindu child and featured classic song , '' Tu Hindu banega na Musalman banega , insaan ki aulaad hai , insaan banega '' , the theme was reverse in this film as herein a Hindu family brings an illegitimate Muslim child , who grows up to become a Hindu fundamentalist . The film was critically acclaimed , and won the 9th National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. , however its release saw near riots at the theatre , discouraging other Hindi film directors from approaching the theme for another decade , although subtly
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9th National Film Awards
Artistic depictions of the partition of India