Dhadakebaaz (1990): Cast & Plot
Dhadakebaaz is a 1990 fantasy comedy starring Laxmikant Berde as Laxmikant 'Lakshya' Hajare / Genie Gangaram, Mahesh Kothare and Deepak Shirke. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Original language
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Marathi - Studio
- Jenma Film International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dhadakebaaz About?
The premise of Dhadakebaaz without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It was the first Marathi film shot in CinemaScope. The story follows Lakshya, who discovers a sealed bottle that contains Gangaram, his exact look‑alike. Gangaram promises to make any wish come true using the sand inside the bottle, but warns that once the sand runs out he will be freed.
Dhadakebaaz Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- friendship
- magic
- genie
Dhadakebaaz Cast & Characters
Laxmikant Berde leads the cast as Laxmikant 'Lakshya' Hajare / Genie Gangaram, with Mahesh Kothare as Mahesh Nemade and Deepak Shirke as Bappa Bajrangi.
- Laxmikant Berde as Laxmikant 'Lakshya' Hajare / Genie Gangaram
- Mahesh Kothare as Mahesh Nemade
- Deepak Shirke as Bappa Bajrangi
- Prajakta Kulkarni as Ganga
Also Starring in Dhadakebaaz
· 7 more- Ravindra Berde Constable Rede
- Bipin Varti Divtya
- Chandrakant Pandya Kautya Mahakaal
- Ashwini Bhave SI Uma Jadhav
- Shanta Inamdar Parubai
- Ambar Kothare Police Superintendent (Cameo)
- Ashok Pahelwan Kautya's Henchman
Dhadakebaaz Plot Summary
What happens in Dhadakebaaz from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with three close friends, Lakshya, Mahesh Nemade, and Bappa Bajrangi, who have spent time in prison for petty crimes. After their release, Mahesh and Bappa decide to reform and walk separate paths, while Lakshya clings to the belief that unity is strength. As the trio drift apart, Lakshya is left feeling lonely and adrift, clinging to the idea that their bond is the only thing that truly holds them together.
Full summary
The whole story of Dhadakebaaz, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dhadakebaaz?
9 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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Which three friends are central to the story?
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Dhadakebaaz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dhadakebaaz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dhadakebaaz?
Dhadakebaaz runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Dhadakebaaz released?
Dhadakebaaz was released in 1990.
Who is in the cast of Dhadakebaaz?
Dhadakebaaz stars Laxmikant Berde as Laxmikant 'Lakshya' Hajare / Genie Gangaram, Mahesh Kothare as Mahesh Nemade and Deepak Shirke as Bappa Bajrangi, among 11 credited actors.
Does Dhadakebaaz have a post-credit scene?
No. Dhadakebaaz has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dhadakebaaz in?
The original language of Dhadakebaaz is Marathi.
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