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Hindi CINEMA · 1989
Daddy
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Overview
Pooja has been brought up by her grandparents, and has no recollection of her mom and dad. She is told by her grandpa, Kantaprasad, that her dad had passed away. Years later, Pooja has now grown up. She starts getting mysterious phone calls from a male who merely says "I love you", and hangs-up. When her grandpa has these phone calls traced, the caller is Anand, Pooja's dad. Kantaprasad has him beaten up, and warns him against contacting Pooja again. When Pooja is being molested by a male in her apartment building, Anand comes to her rescue, and it is then Pooja comes to know that this shabby, alcoholic man is her dad. Will Pooja accept him, or will she follow her grandpa's advise and continue on with her life.
A closer look
Daddy (1989) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, TV Movie. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The cast includes Pooja Bhatt, Anupam Kher, Avtar Gill, Pramod Moutho. Runtime: 135 minutes.
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What is the original language of Daddy?
Daddy is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Daddy?
Our source metadata lists 2 January 1989. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Daddy?
The listed director is Mahesh Bhatt.
Who is in the cast of Daddy?
The available cast credits include Pooja Bhatt, Anupam Kher, Avtar Gill, Pramod Moutho, Soni Razdan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Daddy?
The recorded runtime is 135 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Daddy?
The source lists these genres: Drama, TV Movie.
What is Daddy about?
Pooja has been brought up by her grandparents, and has no recollection of her mom and dad. She is told by her grandpa, Kantaprasad, that her dad had passed away. Years later, Pooja has now grown up. She starts getting mysterious phone calls from a male who merely says "I love you", and hangs-up. When her grandpa has these phone calls traced, the caller is Anand, Pooja's dad. Kantaprasad has him beaten up, and warns him against contacting Pooja again. When Pooja is being molested by a male in her apartment building, Anand comes to her rescue, and it is then Pooja comes to know that this shabby, alcoholic man is her dad. Will Pooja accept him, or will she follow her grandpa's advise and continue on with her life.
