Overview
This is the gritty and sensational true story of Arun Gulab Gawli, a mill worker’s son who grew up in Mumbai’s impoverished Dagdi Chawl, to become an infamous don, politician and chief rival of the most powerful crime boss of the day, Dawood Ibrahim. Daddy realistically charts Mumbai’s true crime history from the 1970s and 1980s until 2012, when Gawli was finally sentenced to life imprisonment.
A closer look
Daddy (2017) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Crime, Drama, History. Directed by Ashim Ahluwalia. The cast includes Arjun Rampal, Shruti Bapna, Farhan Akhtar, Anupriya Goenka. Runtime: 134 minutes.
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Daddy FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
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 8 September 2017. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Daddy?
The listed director is Ashim Ahluwalia.
Who is in the cast of Daddy?
The available cast credits include Arjun Rampal, Shruti Bapna, Farhan Akhtar, Anupriya Goenka, Nishikant Kamat. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Daddy?
The recorded runtime is 134 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Daddy?
The source lists these genres: Crime, Drama, History.
What is Daddy about?
This is the gritty and sensational true story of Arun Gulab Gawli, a mill worker’s son who grew up in Mumbai’s impoverished Dagdi Chawl, to become an infamous don, politician and chief rival of the most powerful crime boss of the day, Dawood Ibrahim. Daddy realistically charts Mumbai’s true crime history from the 1970s and 1980s until 2012, when Gawli was finally sentenced to life imprisonment.
Is a trailer available for Daddy?
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