Fouja
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. The film stars Karthik Dammu, Pavan Malhotra, 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. The screenplay was written by Pravesh Rajput and Akash Singh.
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