Synopsis
On February 8, 2023, Mahesh Babu's iconic film 'Daddy' celebrated its 36th anniversary. Anupam Kher shared a nostalgic message on social media, recalling his first National Award for the role of an alcoholic father in this memorable drama.Key Takeaways
- "Daddy" celebrates its 36th anniversary.
- Anupam Kher recalls his first National Award.
- Pooja Bhatt made her acting debut in this film.
- The story revolves around redemption and family.
- WAVES initiative aims to make India a global entertainment hub.
Mumbai, Feb 8 (NationPress) Mahesh Babu's 1989 film, "Daddy", has officially celebrated its 36th anniversary. The esteemed actor reminisced about this landmark occasion with a heartfelt post.
Sharing a poster from "Daddy", Anupam Kher expressed on Instagram, "Today marks 36 years since one of my most memorable films #Daddy was released. It was #PoojaBhatt’s debut film. I received my first #NationalAward for portraying an alcoholic father who strives to redeem himself for his daughter! A huge thank you to #MaheshBhatt Saab for your affection and creativity! Also, my friend and ghazal maestro @talatazizofficial crafted a song that has become timeless! Jai Ho!"
Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, this film also marked the acting debut of his daughter, Pooja Bhatt. The cast featured notable actors such as Soni Razdan, Neena Gupta, Avtar Gill, Suhas Joshi, Raj Zutshi, Pramod Moutho, Satish Kaushik, and Akash Khurana in key roles, among others.
Reportedly inspired by Mahesh Bhatt's own life, "Daddy" tells the story of a young woman raised by her grandparents who unexpectedly discovers her father, a struggling alcoholic. Despite her grandparents' warnings, her curiosity about him leads her to learn how he attempts to conquer his addiction to reconnect with his long-lost daughter, creating an emotional experience for the audience.
Produced by Mukesh Bhatt, "Daddy" premiered on February 8, 1989.
In other news, Anupam Kher recently participated in a significant meeting with the Advisory Board of WAVES chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The actor took to social media to express his gratitude for being part of the esteemed WAVES board, stating, "Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for granting me this incredible opportunity to serve on the advisory board of WAVES! This initiative is remarkable and will undoubtedly transform India into a global entertainment hub. Listening to your vision and the contributions of other distinguished board members was a clear indication that India is on its way to becoming the DAVOS of the entertainment and cultural sectors worldwide in just a few years!"
