
Dear Daddu(2023)
Hindi26 mins
Dear Daddu (2023) is a 26-minute Hindi film directed by Vaibhav Hatkar. Starring Parimal Sudhir, Ananyaa Chawla and Shabbir Patel.
Director:Vaibhav Hatkar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2023
- Director
- Vaibhav Hatkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 26m
Storyline
A lonely grandfather finally opens up to his granddaughter about being gay and the love he gave up long ago. He hopes for her understanding, but her reaction is a complete and shocking surprise to him.
“A secret kept for decades. A truth shared in one night.”
Film Details
Rating
26Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 August 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
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Cast & Crew
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Parimal SudhirActor
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Ananyaa ChawlaActor
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Shabbir PatelActor
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Vaibhav HatkarDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, using a small crew to keep the production intimate and focused.
- Director Vaibhav Hatkar also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life stories of older LGBTQ+ individuals in India.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and primarily reached audiences through streaming platforms.
- The character of Shantanu was written specifically with veteran actor Shantanu Moghe in mind for the role.
- Several scenes were improvised between the actors playing Shantanu and Veena to make their bond feel more natural.
- The film's soundtrack features a classic Hindi song reimagined to reflect the protagonist's hidden emotions.
- It was screened at a few LGBTQ+ film festivals in India before its wider digital release.