Daku
Synopsis
Daku (1955) is a gloriously chaotic, pulp-masala gem from the Wadia Brothers, directed by Babubhai Mistry, the godfather of lo-fi epic fantasy. It stars a young, irrepressible Shammi Kapoor, the fierce and fabulous Shashikala as his heroine, and the ultra-glam Kuldip Kaur as the royal vamp.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aspi Irani
- Screenplay & Story
- Manohar Khanna, Kaif Irfani, Kaif Bhopali, J.B.H. Wadia
- Original Title
- Daku
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Basant Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aspi Irani
Manohar Khanna, Kaif Irfani, Kaif Bhopali, J.B.H. Wadia
Department Leadership Roster
Aspi Irani
Director
J.B.H. Wadia
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daku about?
Daku (1955) is a gloriously chaotic, pulp-masala gem from the Wadia Brothers, directed by Babubhai Mistry, the godfather of lo-fi epic fantasy. It stars a young, irrepressible Shammi Kapoor, the fierce and fabulous Shashikala as his heroine, and the ultra-glam Kuldip Kaur as the royal vamp.
Who directed Daku?
Daku was directed by Aspi Irani.
Who stars in Daku?
The principal cast of Daku includes Maya Dass, Anwar Hussain, Shashikala, Shammi Kapoor, Sheila Kashmiri.
When was Daku released and how long is it?
Daku was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.