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'''''Dhoop''''' ({{Abbr|transl.|Translation}} Sunshine; {{IPA | '''''Dhoop''''' ({{Abbr|transl.|Translation}} Sunshine; {{IPA|hi|ˈd̪ʱuːp}}) is a 2003 Indian [[drama film]] directed by [[Ashwini Chaudhary]], based on the [[Battle of Tiger Hill]].<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|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018021015/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/nov/07dhoop.htm|url-status=live}}</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 |archive-date=22 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022013327/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/gul-panag-relives-her-time-as-pihu-from-first-film-dhoop-in-a-heartfelt-note-2513071 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
The film stars [[Om Puri]] and [[Revathi]] and is loosely based on Captain [[Anuj Nayyar]], [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]] and his family.<ref>{{ | The film stars [[Om Puri]] and [[Revathi]] and is loosely based on Captain [[Anuj Nayyar]], [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]] and his family.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/24/stories/2003022400590100.htm |title=The Hindu : Varied shades of 'Dhoop' and 'Dhund' |access-date=24 October 2021 |archive-date=6 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606131409/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/24/stories/2003022400590100.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>http://movies.indiatimes.com/Reviews/Bollywood/Dhoop/articleshow/275468.cms{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 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> | ||
==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> | The story of the Kapoor family in the film depicts the real events that happened in the lives of the Nayyar family.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/jul/220709-Anuj-Nayyar-Operation-Vijay-matryr-Kargil-war-Prof-SK-Nayyar-Mahavir-Chakra-proud-father.htm |title='Did he die fighting?' |last=Dutta |first=Anshuman G |date=22 July 2009 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |access-date=23 April 2010 |archive-date=19 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100119073632/http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/jul/220709-Anuj-Nayyar-Operation-Vijay-matryr-Kargil-war-Prof-SK-Nayyar-Mahavir-Chakra-proud-father.htm |url-status=dead }}</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 | Capt Rohit Kapoor is a young officer in the 17 Jat Regiment of the Indian Army. | ||
His father Prof Suresh Kumar Kapoor | His father Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor, is a professor of economics at the [[Delhi School of Economics]]. His mother Sarita Kapoor, is a librarian at the [[Delhi University Central Library]]. He is engaged to be married to Pihu Verma. | ||
The | The storyline of the movie takes place between 1999 and 2002, beginning with the death of Captain Kapoor while successfully defeating insurgents and personnel of Pakisthani army and paramilitary 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. | 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. | 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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*[[Prasad Pandit]] as Mr Ghosh | *[[Prasad Pandit]] as Mr Ghosh | ||
*[[Rajesh Mishra]] as Pandu | *[[Rajesh Mishra]] as Pandu | ||
*Jogi as Kalia | *Jogi as Kalia Jr Engineer | ||
*[[Shirish Handa]] as Manav | *[[Shirish Handa]] as Manav | ||
* | *Kuldeep Sharma as Manav's father | ||
*[[Raj Kanojia]] as Auto driver | *[[Raj Kanojia]] as Auto driver | ||
*[[Shagun Luthra]] as News reporter | *[[Shagun Luthra]] as News reporter | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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 | 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 news|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|date=7 November 2003|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018020916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhoop-shades-of-brightness/articleshow/272511.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Inspiration== | ==Inspiration== | ||
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= | 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|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018021016/https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/the-betrayal-part-ii/213116|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=23 April 2010|archive-date=2 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302082753/http://wikimapia.org/4522170/Kargil-Heights|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://alokagarwal1.blogspot.com/2009/08/kargil-heights.html|title=Kargil Heights|access-date=23 April 2010|archive-date=8 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708022627/http://alokagarwal1.blogspot.com/2009/08/kargil-heights.html|url-status=live}}</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:Kargil War]] | [[Category:Kargil War]] | ||
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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; hi) is a 2003 Indian drama film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, based on the Battle of Tiger Hill.[1] Actress Gul Panag made her Bollywood debut with this film.[2] The film stars Om Puri and Revathi and is loosely based on Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC and his family.[3][4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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.[5][6]
Capt Rohit Kapoor is a young officer in the 17 Jat Regiment of the Indian Army. His father Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor, is a professor of economics at the Delhi School of Economics. His mother Sarita Kapoor, is a librarian at the Delhi University Central Library. He is engaged to be married to Pihu Verma.
The storyline of the movie takes place between 1999 and 2002, beginning with the death of Captain Kapoor while successfully defeating insurgents and personnel of Pakisthani army and paramilitary 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
The film was not successful at box office. However, it got critical acclaim.[7][1][8]
Inspiration[edit | edit source]
The film is an account of the inspiring struggle of Prof Nayyar and his family against entrenched systemic corruption.[9] His dream was finally realized with the setting up of the petrol pump named 'Kargil Heights', in the Vasundhara Enclave area of New Delhi[10][11]
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.[12]
Music[edit | edit source]
| 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[edit | edit source]
Zee Cine Awards 2003[edit | edit source]
Nominated[edit | edit source]
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Revathi
- Best Story - Kumud Chaudhary
Screen Weekly Awards 2004[edit | edit source]
Nominated[edit | edit source]
- Best Dialogue - Kumud Chaudhary, Sanjay Chauhan
- Best Story - Kumud Chaudhary
- Best Supporting Actress - Revathi
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Why you must watch Om Puri faint". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ↑ "Friendship With Sanjay Suri Was One Of The Rays Of Dhoop, Gul Panag's Debut Film". NDTV. 18 August 2021. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Varied shades of 'Dhoop' and 'Dhund'". Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ↑ http://movies.indiatimes.com/Reviews/Bollywood/Dhoop/articleshow/275468.cms[permanent dead link] Entertainment News, Latest Entertainment News, Hollywood Bollywood News | Entertainment - Times of India][permanent dead link]
- ↑ Dutta, Anshuman G (22 July 2009). "'Did he die fighting?'". Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 19 January 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ↑ "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. 7 November 2003. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ↑ "The Betrayal, Part II | Outlook India Magazine". www.outlookindia.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ↑ "Kargil Heights - Delhi". wikimapia.org. Archived from the original on 2 March 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ↑ "Kargil Heights". Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ↑ "Shaheed Captain Anuj Nayyar". Archived from the original on 7 April 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010.