chup

Chup is a term found in several South Asian languages. In Hindustani, chup (चुप) is an adjective meaning "quiet" or "silent." It appears in common phrases such as "Chup raho" ("stay quiet"), reflecting its role in everyday speech. The form and usage of the word vary by dialect, but the core meaning remains consistent across contexts, extending to descriptive uses or imperatives depending on sentence structure.

Chup: Revenge of the Artist is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language thriller directed by R. Balki. The film centers on a serial killer who targets film critics, using silence as a central motif. It sparked discussion about fame, media, and the relationship between art and public perception in contemporary Indian cinema.

As a proper noun, "Chup" also appears in toponyms and surnames in various contexts, though such uses are less prominent in English-language sources. The word's primary notability in global media stems from its linguistic meaning and from the film title.