Daddy(2017)
The Only One Who Did Not Run
Daddy Synopsis
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.
Daddy (2017) is a crime, drama and history film directed by Ashim Ahluwalia, released on September 8, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Arjun Rampal, Aishwarya Rajesh, Shruti Bapna and Farhan Akhtar. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Ashim Ahluwalia
- Writers:
- Ashim Ahluwalia, Ritesh Shah, Arjun Rampal
- Producers:
- Rutvij Patel, Arjun Rampal
- Cinematographer:
- Pankaj Kumar
- Composer:
- Bappi Lahiri
- Production:
- Karta Entertainment, Kundalini Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Daddy (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Daddy before you stream it.
Daddy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arjun Rampal
as Arun Gawli
Aishwarya Rajesh
as Asha Gawli
- Shruti Bapna
Shruti Bapna
as Rani
Farhan Akhtar
as Maqsood
Anupriya Goenka
as Hilda
Nishikant Kamat
as Inspector Vijaykar Nitin
- Anand Ingale
Anand Ingale
as Babu Reshim
- Rajesh Shringarpore
Rajesh Shringarpore
as Rama Naik
- Purnanand Wandekar
Purnanand Wandekar
as Vijay
- Deepak Damle
Deepak Damle
as Phamplet Bandya
Mir Sarwar
as Samaad Khan
- Richa Meena
Richa Meena
as Geeta Gawli
Key crew
Directed by Ashim Ahluwalia, written by Ashim Ahluwalia, Ritesh Shah and Arjun Rampal, produced by Rutvij Patel and Arjun Rampal.
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Daddy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Daddy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Daddy online?
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Daddy (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Daddy?
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The main cast of Daddy (2017) includes Arjun Rampal, Aishwarya Rajesh, Shruti Bapna, Farhan Akhtar and Anupriya Goenka. The film was directed by Ashim Ahluwalia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Daddy released?
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Daddy was released on September 8, 2017 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Daddy worth watching?
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Daddy (2017) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Daddy?
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Yes. The official Daddy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.