Daddy(2017)
Daddy is a 2017 Hindi biographical crime drama film co-written and directed by Ashim Ahluwalia. It stars Arjun Rampal as gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, alongside Aishwarya Rajesh in her Hindi film debut. The film follows Gawli's rise from the impoverished Dagdi Chawl in Mumbai to becoming a feared don and later a politician. It spans the 1970s and 1980s, depicting his rivalry with a crime boss based on Dawood Ibrahim. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a commercial failure. It was released on 8 September 2017 and is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2017
- Director
- Ashim Ahluwalia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Arun Gawli grows up poor in Mumbai's Dagdi Chawl. After losing his job, he turns to crime. He becomes a feared gangster. His wife wants him to leave the underworld. But a friend's death pulls him into a brutal gang war. A determined cop chases him. Arun must choose between love and power.
“From the streets to power.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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.