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Hindi CINEMA · 1988
Dayavan
दयावान
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Overview
Shakti and Shankar are two childhood buddies who grow up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a shanty town. Shakti becomes a sort of 'godfather' for the locals under the name of Dayavan. He falls in love and gets married to a young prostitute. However, their happiness is short-lived, as the gangster lifestyle begins to take its toll.
A closer look
Dayavan (1988) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Crime, Drama. Directed by Feroz Khan. The cast includes Vinod Khanna, Feroz Khan, Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher. Runtime: 174 minutes.
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Dayavan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Dayavan?
Dayavan is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Dayavan?
Our source metadata lists 19 October 1988. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Dayavan?
The listed director is Feroz Khan.
Who is in the cast of Dayavan?
The available cast credits include Vinod Khanna, Feroz Khan, Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Aditya Pancholi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Dayavan?
The recorded runtime is 174 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Dayavan?
The source lists these genres: Action, Crime, Drama.
What is the original title of Dayavan?
The original title in our source data is दयावान. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Dayavan about?
Shakti and Shankar are two childhood buddies who grow up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a shanty town. Shakti becomes a sort of 'godfather' for the locals under the name of Dayavan. He falls in love and gets married to a young prostitute. However, their happiness is short-lived, as the gangster lifestyle begins to take its toll.
