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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Dhoop | | name = Dhoop | ||
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| director = Ashwini Chaudhary | | director = Ashwini Chaudhary | ||
| producer = Sanjay Reddy, Parth Arora, Saket Bahl, Karan Grover | | producer = Sanjay Reddy, Parth Arora, Saket Bahl, Karan Grover | ||
| writer = Kumud Chaudhary | | writer = Kumud Chaudhary<br/>[[Sanjay Chauhan (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]] | ||
| starring = [[Om Puri]]<br />[[Revathi]]<br />[[Gul Panag]]<br />[[Sanjay Suri]]<br />[[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]] | | starring = [[Om Puri]]<br />[[Revathi]]<br />[[Gul Panag]]<br />[[Sanjay Suri]]<br />[[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]] | ||
| music = [[Lalit Sen]] | | music = [[Lalit Sen]] | ||
| editing = [[Arvind Tyagi]] | | editing = [[Arvind Tyagi]] | ||
| distributor = Dream Boat Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Fundamental Films | | distributor = Dream Boat Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Fundamental Films | ||
| released = {{Film date|2003}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2003|11|7}} | ||
| runtime = 126 minutes | | runtime = 126 minutes | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Hindi | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Dhoop''''' ({{Abbr|transl.|Translation}} Sunshine; {{IPA-hi|ˈd̪ʱuːp}}) is a 2003 Indian [[war drama]] film directed by [[Ashwini Chaudhary]], based on [[Battle of Tiger Hill]]. | '''''Dhoop''''' ({{Abbr|transl.|Translation}} Sunshine; {{IPA-hi|ˈd̪ʱuːp}}) is a 2003 Indian [[war drama]] film directed by [[Ashwini Chaudhary]], based on [[Battle of Tiger Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/8076-10-best-bollywood-war-movies.html|title=10 Best Bollywood War Movies|date=28 January 2013|website=www.mensxp.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/nov/07dhoop.htm|title=Why you must watch Om Puri faint|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> Actress [[Gul Panag]] made her Bollywood debut with this film.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 August 2021 |title=Friendship With Sanjay Suri Was One Of The Rays Of Dhoop, Gul Panag's Debut Film |work=[[NDTV]] |publisher= |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/gul-panag-relives-her-time-as-pihu-from-first-film-dhoop-in-a-heartfelt-note-2513071 |access-date=6 April 2022}}</ref> | ||
<ref> | The film stars [[Om Puri]] and [[Revathi]] and is loosely based on Captain [[Anuj Nayyar]], [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]] and his family.<ref>{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20030422170552/http://hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/24/stories/2003022400590100.htm Article Title]}}</ref><ref>http://movies.indiatimes.com/Reviews/Bollywood/Dhoop/articleshow/275468.cms Entertainment News, Latest Entertainment News, Hollywood Bollywood News | Entertainment - Times of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
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The film stars [[Om Puri]] and [[Revathi]] and is loosely based on Captain [[Anuj Nayyar]], [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]] and his family.<ref>[http:// | |||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The movie is based on the events surrounding the death of Honorable Capt [[Anuj Nayyar]], MVC of 17 [[Jat Regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], who was martyred in operations against [[Pakistani]] Army soldiers, in the southwest sector of Tiger Hill on 5 July 1999 as part of the [[Kargil conflict]]. | The movie is based on the events surrounding the death of Honorable Capt [[Anuj Nayyar]], MVC of 17 [[Jat Regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], who was martyred in operations against [[Pakistani]] Army soldiers, in the southwest sector of Tiger Hill on 5 July 1999 as part of the [[Kargil conflict]]. | ||
The story of the Kapoor family in the film depicts the real events that happened in the lives of the Nayyar family.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/jul/220709-Anuj-Nayyar-Operation-Vijay-matryr-Kargil-war-Prof-SK-Nayyar-Mahavir-Chakra-proud-father.htm 'Did he die fighting?'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref> | The story of the Kapoor family in the film depicts the real events that happened in the lives of the Nayyar family.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/jul/220709-Anuj-Nayyar-Operation-Vijay-matryr-Kargil-war-Prof-SK-Nayyar-Mahavir-Chakra-proud-father.htm 'Did he die fighting?'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ikashmir.net/kargilheroes/anuj.html|title=Kargil War Heroes|website=ikashmir.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/martyrs-father-fights-corruption/25677-3.html|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120709164049/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/martyrs-father-fights-corruption/25677-3.html|archive-date=2012-07-09|url-status=dead|title=Martyr's father fights corruption - India News - IBNLive}}</ref> | ||
Capt Rohit Kapoor ([[Sanjay Suri]]) is a young officer in the 17 Jat Regiment of the Indian Army. | Capt Rohit Kapoor ([[Sanjay Suri]]) is a young officer in the 17 Jat Regiment of the Indian Army. | ||
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The news is a huge shock to his family and the first half of the film portrays their attempts to cope with their grief. They receive messages of condolence from various high government officials as they attempt to come to terms with their loss. | The news is a huge shock to his family and the first half of the film portrays their attempts to cope with their grief. They receive messages of condolence from various high government officials as they attempt to come to terms with their loss. | ||
As compensation for the loss of their son, the government allots them a franchise for running a petrol pump | As compensation for the loss of their son, the government allots them a franchise for running a petrol pump. Mrs Savita Kapoor is aghast at such an offer, and the family is not inclined to avail of this compensation. However, after a visit from Major Kaul, Capt Kapoor's immediate senior in the Regiment, Prof. Kapoor and Pihu feel it might be a worthy site to commemorate the memory of Rohit and decide to take up the offer. Savita gets convinced by her husband Prof. Kapoor. | ||
However, as they attempt to make this dream a reality, they encounter massive corruption and red tape at various levels of [[Indian bureaucracy]]. They are threatened and humiliated by various government officials and hooligans. However, the family perseveres in the face of immense odds and continues to struggle. The latter half of the film narrates the story of their mission. | However, as they attempt to make this dream a reality, they encounter massive corruption and red tape at various levels of [[Indian bureaucracy]]. They are threatened and humiliated by various government officials and hooligans. However, the family perseveres in the face of immense odds and continues to struggle. The latter half of the film narrates the story of their mission. | ||
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*[[Niharika Kareer|Niharika]] as Nishi | *[[Niharika Kareer|Niharika]] as Nishi | ||
*[[Ehsaan Khan]] as Akhil Verma, Peehu's father | *[[Ehsaan Khan]] as Akhil Verma, Peehu's father | ||
* | *Paritosh Sand as Major Kaul | ||
*[[Rohitash Gaud]] as L/Nk Nihar Singh | *[[Rohitash Gaud]] as L/Nk Nihar Singh | ||
*[[Preeti Dayal]] as Naina Verma, Peehu's mother | *[[Preeti Dayal]] as Naina Verma, Peehu's mother | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The film was | The film was not successful at box office. However, it got critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=572|title=Dhoop - Movie - Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref><ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhoop-shades-of-brightness/articleshow/272511.cms|title=Dhoop: Shades of brightness - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Inspiration== | ==Inspiration== | ||
The film is an account of the inspiring struggle of Prof Nayyar and his family against entrenched [[systemic corruption]].<ref> | The film is an account of the inspiring struggle of Prof Nayyar and his family against entrenched [[systemic corruption]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/the-betrayal-part-ii/213116|title=The Betrayal, Part II | Outlook India Magazine|website=www.outlookindia.com}}</ref> His dream was finally realized with the setting up of the petrol pump named 'Kargil Heights', in the [[Vasundhara Enclave]] area of [[New Delhi]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/4522170/Kargil-Heights|title=Kargil Heights - Delhi|website=wikimapia.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alokagarwal1.blogspot.com/2009/08/kargil-heights.html|title=Kargil Heights}}</ref> | ||
Prof Nayyar's struggles continued for several years, and the film serves to highlight the appalling treatment meted out to the families of courageous Indian soldiers who gave their lives in protecting the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kashmir-information.com/Heroes/anuj.html |title=Shaheed Captain Anuj Nayyar<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=23 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407021112/http://www.kashmir-information.com/Heroes/anuj.html |archive-date=7 April 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | Prof Nayyar's struggles continued for several years, and the film serves to highlight the appalling treatment meted out to the families of courageous Indian soldiers who gave their lives in protecting the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kashmir-information.com/Heroes/anuj.html |title=Shaheed Captain Anuj Nayyar<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=23 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407021112/http://www.kashmir-information.com/Heroes/anuj.html |archive-date=7 April 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | [[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | ||
[[Category:Indian biographical films]] | [[Category:Indian biographical films]] | ||
[[Category:Films about corruption in India]] | [[Category:Films about corruption in India]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Lalit Sen]] | [[Category:Films scored by Lalit Sen]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Army in films]] | [[Category:Indian Army in films]] | ||
[[Category:Cultural depictions of | [[Category:Cultural depictions of prime ministers of India]] | ||
Revision as of 13:07, 30 November 2022
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| Directed by | Ashwini Chaudhary |
| Produced by | Sanjay Reddy, Parth Arora, Saket Bahl, Karan Grover |
| Written by | Kumud Chaudhary Sanjay Chauhan |
| Starring | Om Puri Revathi Gul Panag Sanjay Suri Yashpal Sharma |
| Music by | Lalit Sen |
| Edited by | Arvind Tyagi |
| Distributed by | Dream Boat Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Fundamental Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Dhoop (transl. Sunshine; Hindi pronunciation: [ˈd̪ʱuːp]) is a 2003 Indian war drama film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, based on Battle of Tiger Hill.[1][2] Actress Gul Panag made her Bollywood debut with this film.[3] The film stars Om Puri and Revathi and is loosely based on Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC and his family.[4][5]
Plot
The movie is based on the events surrounding the death of Honorable Capt Anuj Nayyar, MVC of 17 Jat Regiment of the Indian Army, who was martyred in operations against Pakistani Army soldiers, in the southwest sector of Tiger Hill on 5 July 1999 as part of the Kargil conflict. The story of the Kapoor family in the film depicts the real events that happened in the lives of the Nayyar family.[6][7][8]
Capt Rohit Kapoor (Sanjay Suri) is a young officer in the 17 Jat Regiment of the Indian Army. His father Prof Suresh Kumar Kapoor (Om Puri), is a professor of economics in the Delhi School of Economics. His mother Sarita Kapoor (Revathi), is a librarian at the Delhi University Central Library. He is engaged to be married to Pihu Verma (Gul Panag).
The story-line of the movie takes place between 1999–2002, beginning with the death of Captain Kapoor while successfully defeating insurgents to capture Pt 4875 on the western side of Tiger Hill, Kargil.
The news is a huge shock to his family and the first half of the film portrays their attempts to cope with their grief. They receive messages of condolence from various high government officials as they attempt to come to terms with their loss.
As compensation for the loss of their son, the government allots them a franchise for running a petrol pump. Mrs Savita Kapoor is aghast at such an offer, and the family is not inclined to avail of this compensation. However, after a visit from Major Kaul, Capt Kapoor's immediate senior in the Regiment, Prof. Kapoor and Pihu feel it might be a worthy site to commemorate the memory of Rohit and decide to take up the offer. Savita gets convinced by her husband Prof. Kapoor.
However, as they attempt to make this dream a reality, they encounter massive corruption and red tape at various levels of Indian bureaucracy. They are threatened and humiliated by various government officials and hooligans. However, the family perseveres in the face of immense odds and continues to struggle. The latter half of the film narrates the story of their mission.
Cast
- Om Puri as Prof Suresh Kumar Kapoor, Rohit's father
- Revathi as Savita Kapoor, Rohit's mother
- Sanjay Suri as Captain Rohit Kapoor
- Gul Panag as Peehu Verma, fiancée of Rohit
- Yashpal Sharma as Inspector Ram Singh Mallik
- Virendra Saxena as Viru Bhai
- Murli Sharma as Col.Rathore
- Ganesh Yadav as Murli Pandey
- Gopi Desai as Rukma
- Gautam Saugat as Balbir
- Ashutosh Jha as Raman
- Niharika as Nishi
- Ehsaan Khan as Akhil Verma, Peehu's father
- Paritosh Sand as Major Kaul
- Rohitash Gaud as L/Nk Nihar Singh
- Preeti Dayal as Naina Verma, Peehu's mother
- Neeraj Sood as Dobriyal, clerk
- Prasad Pandit as Mr Ghosh
- Rajesh Mishra as Pandu
- Jogi as Kalia, Jr Engineer
- Shirish Handa as Manav
- Kuldeep Sharma as Manav's father
- Raj Kanojia as Auto driver
- Shagun Luthra as News reporter
- Sam Bharoucha as OSD
- Shakti Singh as Sameer Taman
- Richa Nayyar as Sharbati
Reception
The film was not successful at box office. However, it got critical acclaim.[9][2][10]
Inspiration
The film is an account of the inspiring struggle of Prof Nayyar and his family against entrenched systemic corruption.[11] His dream was finally realized with the setting up of the petrol pump named 'Kargil Heights', in the Vasundhara Enclave area of New Delhi[12][13]
Prof Nayyar's struggles continued for several years, and the film serves to highlight the appalling treatment meted out to the families of courageous Indian soldiers who gave their lives in protecting the nation.[14]
Music
| Song-title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|
| "Benaam Sa Yeh Dil" | Jagjit Singh |
| "Chehra Mere Yaar" | Wadali Brothers |
| "Dhoop Ek Safar" | Hariharan |
| "Har Ek Ghar Mein" | Jagjit Singh |
| "Subah Ke Dhoop Si" | Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal |
| "Teri Aankhon Se Hi" | Shreya Ghoshal |
| "Teri Aankhon Se Hi" | Jagjit Singh |
| "Ye Dhoop Ek Safar" (Female) | Shreya Ghoshal |
Awards and nominations
Zee Cine Awards 2003
Nominated
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Revathi
- Best Story - Kumud Chaudhary
Screen Weekly Awards 2004
Nominated
- Best Dialogue - Kumud Chaudhary, Sanjay Chauhan
- Best Story - Kumud Chaudhary
- Best Supporting Actress - Revathi
References
- ↑ "10 Best Bollywood War Movies". www.mensxp.com. 28 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Why you must watch Om Puri faint". www.rediff.com.
- ↑ "Friendship With Sanjay Suri Was One Of The Rays Of Dhoop, Gul Panag's Debut Film". NDTV. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ↑ Article Title[usurped]
- ↑ http://movies.indiatimes.com/Reviews/Bollywood/Dhoop/articleshow/275468.cms Entertainment News, Latest Entertainment News, Hollywood Bollywood News | Entertainment - Times of India][permanent dead link]
- ↑ 'Did he die fighting?'
- ↑ "Kargil War Heroes". ikashmir.net.
- ↑ "Martyr's father fights corruption - India News - IBNLive".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Dhoop - Movie - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com.
- ↑ "Dhoop: Shades of brightness - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "The Betrayal, Part II | Outlook India Magazine". www.outlookindia.com.
- ↑ "Kargil Heights - Delhi". wikimapia.org.
- ↑ "Kargil Heights".
- ↑ "Shaheed Captain Anuj Nayyar". Archived from the original on 7 April 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010.