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Daddy(2017)

5.2/10
Hindi135 mins

Daddy (2017) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Ashim Ahluwalia. Starring Arjun Rampal and Iyshwarya Rajesh. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Daddy stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 September 2017
Director
Ashim Ahluwalia
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
5.2/10

Storyline

This true story follows Arun Gawli, who rose from poverty in Mumbai to become a powerful gangster and politician. He becomes the main rival to the city's top crime boss, Dawood Ibrahim. The film traces his life from the 1970s until 2012, when he is sentenced to life in prison.

From the slums to a life sentence, one man's true crime empire.

Film Details

5.2Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date8 September 2017
Also Known AsDaddy (2017)

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally planned as a documentary before becoming a feature film.
  • Arjun Rampal spent months living in Dagdi Chawl to prepare for his role as Arun Gawli.
  • Real-life gangster Arun Gawli's daughter, Geeta Gawli, makes a cameo appearance in the movie.
  • The movie's climax was shot inside the actual Arthur Road Jail where Gawli was imprisoned.
  • Director Ashim Ahluwalia faced legal challenges from Gawli's family during production.
  • The song 'Daddy Mummy' was inspired by real-life events where Gawli's men used music to threaten rivals.
  • Farhan Akhtar was initially considered for the lead role before Arjun Rampal was finalized.

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