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Daava (1997): Cast & Plot

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Daava is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Sunil Agnihotri, starring Naseeruddin Shah as Bhishma, Ashalata Wabgaonkar and Akshay Anand. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes.

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Daava (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 42m (162 min)
Director
Sunil Agnihotri
Genres
Romance , Drama , Action
Original language
Hindi
Studio
Eklavya Vision
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Daava About?

The premise of Daava without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Arjun, a dedicated police officer, finds his family torn when his two step‑brothers, Bhishma and Suraj, are drawn into a rivalry. The cunning antagonist Dhaman exploits the brothers’ tension, orchestrating a clash that forces each to confront loyalty, duty, and betrayal.

Daava Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • brother brother relationship
  • soldier
  • police station
  • death of brother
  • commando
  • truck driver
  • torture
  • action hero
  • villain
  • drug smuggling
  • stepbrother stepbrother relationship
  • revenge
+38 more
  • brother brother conflict
  • brother versus brother
  • anger
  • showdown
  • mother son relationship
  • police officer
  • gangster
  • army officer
  • crime boss
  • murder
  • death of mother
  • death of son
  • shootout
  • machine gun
  • shot in the chest
  • child kidnapping
  • bearded man
  • man with a ponytail
  • opening action scene
  • rescue
  • gun battle
  • village
  • cruelty
  • female thief
  • female pickpocket
  • cremation
  • person on fire
  • police informer
  • alibi
  • shot to death
  • terrorist
  • beach
  • boy
  • shot in the head
  • sunglasses
  • held at gunpoint
  • shot in the back
  • construction site
Cast & crew

Daava Cast & Characters

Naseeruddin Shah leads the cast as Bhishma, with Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Bhishma's mom; Stepmom of Arjun & Suraj and Akshay Anand as Suraj. Directed by Sunil Agnihotri; 16 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Daava Plot Summary

What happens in Daava 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

Inspector Arjun is an honest and diligent police officer, portrayed by Akshay Kumar. His older stepbrother Bhishma, a former army officer, lives with their mother in the village, while Arjun and Suraj, the younger brother, operate in the city. In the urban landscape, Arjun crosses paths with Seema, a quick-witted pickpocket, and a quiet romance begins between them, with Seema played by Raveena Tandon.

Full summary

The whole story of Daava, scene by scene

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FAQ

Daava FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Daava, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Daava?

Daava runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

When was Daava released?

Daava was released on July 18, 1997.

Who directed Daava?

Daava was directed by Sunil Agnihotri.

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Who is in the cast of Daava?

Daava stars Naseeruddin Shah as Bhishma, Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Bhishma's mom; Stepmom of Arjun & Suraj and Akshay Anand as Suraj, among 16 credited actors.

Does Daava have a post-credit scene?

No. Daava has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Daava in?

The original language of Daava is Hindi.

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