Dhoop Chhaon (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Dhoop Chhaon is a drama film directed by Prahlad Sharma, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Concerned about the outbreak of plague in a distant rural village in India, Dr. D.D. Sinha asks a number of prominent doctors to go there and treat the ailing and prevent the disease from spreading. No one except his protégé, Dr. Paras, is prepared to go there. Dr. Paras travels there, works with the villagers to prevent the disease and treats the ailing, and is successful in preventing it's spreading to other communities. He meets with village belle, Lajwanti alias Lajjo, and both fall in love with each other.
Who’s in it. Dhoop Chhaon stars Sanjeev Kumar as Dr. Paras, Yogeeta Bali as Dr. Manju Sinha, Hema Malini as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' and Om Shivpuri as Dr. D.D. Sinha, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dhoop Chhaon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dhoop Chhaon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dhoop Chhaon (1977)?
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- Who stars in Dhoop Chhaon?
- Dhoop Chhaon stars Sanjeev Kumar, Yogeeta Bali, Hema Malini, Om Shivpuri and Nazir Hussain.
- When was Dhoop Chhaon released?
- Dhoop Chhaon was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.