Character Relationship Map: Daddy

Characters

• Arun Gawli (played by Arjun Rampal) — protagonist

  Arun Gawli is an unemployed youth who turns to matka gambling with his friends and is drawn into crime after committing a murder. Taken under Maqsood's wing, he later leads the Dagdi gang after Rama's...

• Maqsood (played by Farhan Akhtar) — supporting

  Maqsood takes Arun Gawli under his wing after Arun commits a murder, drawing him further into the criminal world. Their differing ideologies and power struggles eventually turn them against each other...

• Samaad Khan (played by Mir Sarwar) — supporting

  A figure whose murder affects the relationships among the criminal groups. After his death, Arun’s side keeps its promise to the people involved and offers friendship, showing how the killing shapes t...

• Rama Naik (played by Rajesh Shringarpore) — supporting

  Rama Naik is one of Arun Gawli's friends and, with Babu Reshim, urges him to try matka gambling for quick money. After Rama is killed in a police encounter, Gawli takes charge of their Dagdi-based gan...

• Phamplet Bandya (played by Deepak Damle) — supporting

  A figure among the people connected to Arun’s campaign whose change of allegiance creates concern. As Arun insists that his men avoid violence during the election effort, reports arrive that Phamplet...

• Babu Reshim (played by Anand Ingale) — supporting

  Babu Reshim is one of Arun Gawli's friends among the unemployed youths of Mumbai. Along with Rama Naik, he insists that Arun try matka gambling to earn quick money, and the friends form their own gang...

• Arun's Mother (played by Usha Naik) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Arun's Mother → Arun Gawli (mother)

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Arun Gawli → Samaad Khan (Alliance Indirect Associates) — The account links Arun's side to a promise and an offer of friendship following Samaad Khan's murder, but does not specify Arun's direct role in either.

  After Samaad Khan is murdered, Arun's side keeps its promise to the people involved and offers friendship.

• Arun Gawli → Phamplet Bandya (Conflict Adversaries) — Bandya's reported hostility threatens the campaign period, when Arun has instructed his men to avoid violence.

  During the campaign, reports arrive that Phamplet Bandya has turned hostile.

• Arun Gawli → Babu Reshim (Conflict Gang Associates) — Babu's demand for an equal dockyard share creates tension that Arun discusses with Rama Naik.

  Babu Reshim wants an equal share of the dockyard, and the account says Arun and Rama Naik debate how to respond.

• Arun Gawli → Rama Naik (Alliance Gang Associates) — They discuss how to handle a dispute over territory and money.

  The account says Arun and Rama Naik debate how to respond to Babu Reshim's demand for an equal dockyard share.

• Arun Gawli → Maqsood (Conflict Rivals) — Their criminal association gives way to an ongoing power struggle, culminating in an attempt by Arun on Maqsood's life.

  The account says Arun leaves Maqsood's company, but their conflict persists, and Arun makes a daring attempt on Maqsood's life.

Story Analysis

Arun Gawli balances political ambition, gang conflict, and a desire for family life as police pressure returns.

Plot Progression

1. A Chawl Leader Under Scrutiny — Arun's help to Dagdi Chawl residents makes him a popular political figure. Police reopen his old cases, and Mhatre's shooting triggers an investigation whose account does not identify the shooter.
2. Gang Ties and Rising Tensions — The aftermath of Samaad Khan's murder and the dockyard share dispute deepen the criminal tensions around Arun. He leaves Maqsood's company, but their conflict persists even as Arun marries.
3. A Dangerous Return — Arun is pulled back into gang affairs despite wanting family life. His attempt on Maqsood's life draws wider underworld attention.
4. Campaign and Police Pressure — Politicians seek Arun's support while avoiding an open association with him, and he rejects their convenient treatment of his past. As he calls for a nonviolent campaign, reports of Bandya's hostility...