Daddy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Daddy is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Daddy stars Pooja Bhatt as Pooja, Anupam Kher as Anand, Avtar Gill and Pramod Moutho as Oscar, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Daddy?
- Daddy stars Pooja Bhatt, Anupam Kher, Avtar Gill, Pramod Moutho and Soni Razdan.
- When was Daddy released?
- Daddy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.