What is Dayavan?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Dayavan" (1988). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Release date
- Oct 19, 1988
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Dayavan" (1988).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Dayavan (transl. The Compassionate).
Year: 1988.
Language: Indian Hindi-language.
Genre: Action, Crime, and Drama.
Director: Feroz Khan.
Producer: Feroz Khan.
Remake of: 1987 Tamil film Nayakan (original Tamil version was dubbed in Hindi).
Story written by: Mani Ratnam.
Music composed by: Laxmikant Pyarelal.
Runtime: 2h 54m.
Release Date (IN): 10/19/1988.
Plot: Shakti and Shankar are childhood buddies who grow up in a shanty town on the wrong side of the tracks. Shakti becomes a godfather for the locals under the name of Dayavan. He falls in love and marries a young prostitute, but their happiness is short-lived due to the gangster lifestyle.
Cast:
Vinod Khanna (Dayavan)
Madhuri Dixit
Should you watch it?
“Childhood friends grow up in a shanty town, leading one to become a local godfather.”
- Features an all-star cast.
- Includes great songs.
- Contains excellent cinematography.
- The gangster lifestyle takes a toll on the characters, leading to short-lived happiness.
Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas about childhood friends navigating a life of crime.
The film blends action, crime, and drama across a runtime of two hours and fifty-four minutes.
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Is Dayavan worth watching?
It features an all-star cast, great songs, and excellent cinematography, making it a notable crime drama.
What is the binge duration of Dayavan?
The film has a runtime of two hours and fifty-four minutes.
What are the essential episodes of Dayavan?
Dayavan is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.
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