Skip to content
Dear Daddu official poster

Dear Daddu(2023)

/10
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
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

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

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
0/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Dear Daddu

Cast & Crew

#1
P
Parimal SudhirActor
#2
A
Ananyaa ChawlaActor
#3
S
Shabbir PatelActor
#4
V
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.

Frequently Asked Questions