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{{Short description|Indian action drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Fouja
| image = Fouja film poster (2023).jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = Pramod Kumar Punhana
| writer = Pravesh Rajput<br>Akash Singh
| producer = Ajit Dalmia
| starring = Karthik Dammu<br>Pavan Malhotra<br>Aishwarya Sanjay Singh
| released = {{Film date|2023|06|01|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}
'''''Fouja''''' is a 2023 Indian three national award winning film [[Hindi]]-language action drama film directed by Pramod Kumar Punhana and produced by Ajit Dalmia.<ref name=award>[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/features/an-award-winning-paean-to-the-army-from-haryana/amp Pramod Kumar Punhana]</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Hindustantimesdaily |date=2023-05-22 |title="Fouja" is not just a film; it is our reverence for the soldiers and their families," said veteran… |url=https://medium.com/@hindustantimesdaily/fouja-is-not-just-a-film-it-is-our-reverence-for-the-soldiers-and-their-families-said-veteran-9c4a929d7a9 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Medium |language=en}}</ref> The film stars Karthik Dammu, [[Pavan Malhotra]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-16 |title=Pavan Malhotra on National Award for 'Fouja': Proud that a film on Indian army won |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/pavan-malhotra-on-national-award-for-fouja-proud-that-a-film-on-indian-army-won-2583374-2024-08-16 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> and Aishwarya Sanjay Singh in prominent roles. The movie tells a story set against the backdrop of the Indian Army and centers around themes of familial sacrifice, duty, and personal redemption.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sakshi |title=Fouja Trailer out: Another true story of brave {{as written|sol|ider [sic]}} to be told; W... |url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/fouja-trailer-out-another-true-story-of-brave-solider-to-be-told-watch-sak/138453/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=News24 |language=en}}</ref> The screenplay was written by Pravesh Rajput and Akash Singh.<ref name=":02"/>

== Plot ==
''Fouja'' revolves around the life of Karthik Dammu's character, a young man struggling to meet the expectations of his father, played by [[Pavan Malhotra]], who hails from a family with a long history of military service. For seven generations, every male in the family has served and sacrificed for the country. However, due to a [[physical disability]], the father himself could not join the army. This unfulfilled dream becomes a lifelong regret, and he places his hopes on his son.

The film contrasts the son's lack of discipline with the father's unwavering desire to see him join the army. As the son spends his time idly, the father eventually decides to join the army himself, only to be disappointed again. Meanwhile, the son realizes the importance of fulfilling his father's dream and begins to prepare for army recruitment. The story also touches on village politics, as a corrupt contractor targets the family's land.

== Cast ==

* [[Pavan Malhotra]] as Karthik's father
* Karthik Dammu
* Aishwarya Singh
* Jogi Mallang
* Hari Om Kaushik
* Naveen
* Janhvi Singh Sangwan
* Neeva Malik
* Sandeep Sharma
* Jogi Malang

== Reception ==
''Fouja'' was praised for its story and performances, especially that of Pavan Malhotra. Subhash K Jha from ''[[Times Now]]'' remarked that ''Fouja'' is "commendable for its pitch for army recruitment more than its cinematic qualities," noting that [[Pavan Malhotra]]'s performance overshadowed the rest of the cast, including Karthik Dammu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-31 |title=Fouja: Pawan Malhotra's Powerful Performance Anchors This Well-Intended Soldier's Story |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/fouja-pawan-malhotras-powerful-performance-anchors-this-well-intended-soldiers-story-article-112955344 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Amar Ujala]]'' also lauded Malhotra's performance, stating, "Actor Pawan Malhotra has carried the film 'Fauja' on his strong shoulders from start to finish."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fouja Movie Review: बड़ा संदेश देती छोटे बजट की फिल्म 'फौजा', पवन मल्होत्रा की अदाकारी का दिखा अलहदा अंदाज |url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/movie-review/fouja-movie-review-in-hindi-by-pankaj-shukla-pramod-kumar-ajit-dalmiya-pavan-raj-malhotra-karthik-dammu-2023-06-04 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>

== Awards ==
The film received critical acclaim and won three [[National Film Awards|National Awards]], including the Best Supporting Actor Award for [[Pavan Malhotra]] for his portrayal of the father,<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Film Awards 2024{{!}} Pavan Malhotra on winning Best Supporting Actor for Fouja: It's like a pat on the back |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/national-film-awards-2024-pavan-malhotra-on-winning-best-supporting-actor-for-fouja-it-s-like-a-pat-on-the-back-101723804550995.html |archive-date= |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/pavan-malhotra-wins-second-national-film-award-for-fouja-826616 |title=Video {{!}} Pavan Malhotra Wins Second National Film Award For Fouja |language=en |access-date=2024-09-28 |via=www.ndtv.com}}</ref> Best Debutant director Pramod Kumar Punhana, and Best Lyricist [[Naushad]] Sadar khan.<ref name=award/>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|27794632}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2023 Indian films]]
[[Category:2023 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]

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