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{{Infobox film
| name = Dhoop
| image = dhoop.jpg
| director = Ashwini Chaudhary
| producer = Sanjay Reddy, Parth Arora, Saket Bahl, Karan Grover
| writer = Kumud Chaudhary [[Sanjay Chauhan (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]]
| starring = [[Om Puri]] [[Revathi]] [[Gul Panag]] [[Sanjay Suri]] [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]]
| music = [[Lalit Sen]]
| editing = [[Arvind Tyagi]]
| distributor = Dream Boat Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Fundamental Films
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2003|11|7}}
| runtime = 126 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}

'''''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>{{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]{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==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.<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 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==
*[[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 (actor)|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 Kareer|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 (actor)|Shakti Singh]] as Sameer Taman
*[[Richa Nayyar]] as Sharbati

==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 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==
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 |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>

==Music==
{| class="wikitable"
! Song-title !! Singer(s)
|-
| "Benaam Sa Yeh Dil"
| [[Jagjit Singh]]
|-
| "Chehra Mere Yaar"
| [[Wadali Brothers]]
|-
| "Dhoop Ek Safar"
| [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
|-
| "Har Ek Ghar Mein"
| [[Jagjit Singh]]
|-
| "Subah Ke Dhoop Si"
| [[Hariharan (singer)|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 (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]]
*Best Story - Kumud Chaudhary
*Best Supporting Actress - [[Revathi]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0387164|Dhoop}}

[[Category:2003 films]]
[[Category:2003 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Kargil War]]
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]
[[Category:Films about corruption in India]]
[[Category:Films scored by Lalit Sen]]
[[Category:Indian Army in films]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of prime ministers of India]]
[[Category:Films set in Kargil]]
[[Category:Films about India–Pakistan wars and conflicts]]
[[Category:Kashmir conflict in films]]

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