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Dear Dad (2016): Cast

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Dear Dad is a 2016 family drama directed by Tanuj Bhramar, starring Himanshu Sharma as Shivam Swaminathan, Arvind Swamy and Ekavali Khanna. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Dear Dad (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Tanuj Bhramar
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dear Dad About?

The premise of Dear Dad without spoilers.

Dear Dad follows a poignant journey of reconnection between a 14-year-old boy, Shivam, and his 45-year-old father, Nitin Swaminathan. When Shivam needs to return to his boarding school in Mussorie, they spontaneously embark on a road trip from Delhi. Along the way, unexpected confessions arise, they encounter eccentric strangers, and share a drunken escapade, all while singing in the rain. This unexpected journey becomes a complicated yet heartwarming tale of a father and son learning more about each other.

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Cast & crew

Dear Dad Cast & Characters

Himanshu Sharma leads the cast as Shivam Swaminathan, with Arvind Swamy as Nitin Swaminathan and Ekavali Khanna as Nupur Swaminathan. Directed by Tanuj Bhramar; 13 actors are credited in all.

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Dear Dad Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Querido Pai” and “亲爱的爸爸”.

Also known as
  • Querido Pai
  • 亲爱的爸爸

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FAQ

Dear Dad FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Dear Dad?

Dear Dad runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Dear Dad released?

Dear Dad was released on May 6, 2016.

Who directed Dear Dad?

Dear Dad was directed by Tanuj Bhramar.

Who is in the cast of Dear Dad?

Dear Dad stars Himanshu Sharma as Shivam Swaminathan, Arvind Swamy as Nitin Swaminathan and Ekavali Khanna as Nupur Swaminathan, among 13 credited actors.

Does Dear Dad have a post-credit scene?

No. Dear Dad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dear Dad in?

The original language of Dear Dad is Hindi.

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