Daata (1989): Cast & Plot
Daata is a 1989 action drama directed by Sultan Ahmed, starring Mithun Chakraborty as Kundan, Saeed Jaffrey and Amrish Puri. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 43m (163 min)
- Director
- Sultan Ahmed
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Sultan Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Daata About?
The premise of Daata without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kundan, a poet and the son of a respected teacher known for his community service, sees his sister’s marriage arranged to the son of a local goon. When the alliance collapses under brutal dowry demands, Kundan seeks vengeance. His pursuit of retribution spirals into violent conflict, costing the lives of those he loves and driving him to become a hardened rebel.
Daata Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- bandit
- gold
- dowry
- suicide
- canceled wedding
- author
- teacher
- hand grenade
- greed
- policeman
- rifle
- pen
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- wedding
- snake bite
- revenge
- death of father
Daata Cast & Characters
Mithun Chakraborty leads the cast as Kundan, with Saeed Jaffrey as Master Dinanath and Amrish Puri as Gopaldas. Directed by Sultan Ahmed; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sultan Ahmed
- Mithun Chakraborty as Kundan
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Saeed Jaffrey as Master Dinanath - Amrish Puri as Gopaldas
- Prem Chopra as Lala Naagraj
Also Starring in Daata
· 2 more- Shammi Kapoor DIG Sher Ali Khan
- Padmini Kolhapure Sona Dwarka Prasad
More from Sultan Ahmed
More films directed by Sultan Ahmed: Jai Vikraanta, Dharam Kanta and Ganga Ki Saugand.
Daata Plot Summary
What happens in Daata from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Master Dinanath is a respected schoolteacher in a quiet Indian town, living with his wife Kamla, his daughter Shanti, and his son Kundan. He dedicates himself to education and to a book called Daata, in which he references major religions of the world, a gesture that earns him formal recognition from the President of India through the Education Minister, Raja Suraj Singh. This moment of honor frames his life as one of service, learning, and a belief in harmony among people of different faiths.
Full summary
The whole story of Daata, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Daata?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Master Dinanath?
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Daata FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Daata, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daata?
Daata runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
When was Daata released?
Daata was released on June 23, 1989.
Who directed Daata?
Daata was directed by Sultan Ahmed.
More films by Sultan Ahmed Who is in the cast of Daata?
Daata stars Mithun Chakraborty as Kundan, Saeed Jaffrey as Master Dinanath and Amrish Puri as Gopaldas, among 6 credited actors.
Does Daata have a post-credit scene?
No. Daata has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Daata in?
The original language of Daata is Hindi.
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