David / Iqbal (played by Neil Nitin Mukesh) is a protagonist in David.
The central protagonist of the 1975 London storyline, a loyal mafia protégé deeply in love with Noor. His life is shattered by betrayal and assassination, and he reappears in 1999 as Iqbal, driven by vengeance for his father's death. David (played by Vikram) is a protagonist in David.
The protagonist of the 2010 Goa storyline, an alcoholic fisherman who falls in love with Roma. He wrestles with a profound moral dilemma over her impending marriage to his friend Peter, ultimately choosing restraint and acceptance. Peter (played by Nishan K. P. Nanaiah) appears in David.
Frenny (played by Tabu) appears in David.
A friend of the Goa David who encourages him to intervene and stop Roma's wedding to Peter. Acts as a narrative catalyst that pushes David into confronting his moral boundaries. Musician (played by Calvin Manish) appears in David.
Noor (played by Monica Dogra) appears in David.
The ward of mafia don Iqbal Ghani in 1975 London. She is deeply in love with David and promises to marry him, but is tragically forced into a marriage with Ghani's son to conceal his homosexuality.
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Characters
David / Iqbal
(played by Neil Nitin Mukesh) — protagonist
The central protagonist of the 1975 London storyline, a loyal mafia protégé deeply in love with Noor. His life is shattered by betrayal and assassination, and he reappears in 1999 as Iqbal, driven by...
David
(played by Vikram) — protagonist
The protagonist of the 2010 Goa storyline, an alcoholic fisherman who falls in love with Roma. He wrestles with a profound moral dilemma over her impending marriage to his friend Peter, ultimately cho...
Peter
(played by Nishan K. P. Nanaiah) — supporting
Frenny
(played by Tabu) — supporting
A friend of the Goa David who encourages him to intervene and stop Roma's wedding to Peter. Acts as a narrative catalyst that pushes David into confronting his moral boundaries.
Musician
(played by Calvin Manish) — minor
Noor
(played by Monica Dogra) — supporting
The ward of mafia don Iqbal Ghani in 1975 London. She is deeply in love with David and promises to marry him, but is tragically forced into a marriage with Ghani's son to conceal his homosexuality.
Key Relationships
David / Iqbal → Frenny
(Unknown Distant Ally)
David → Musician
(Professional Fellow Musician)
David / Iqbal → Peter
(Narrative Parallel Protagonist)
Frenny → Peter
(Conflict Rival)
David → Noor
(Temporal Grandmother)
David → Peter
(Social Best Friend)
David → Frenny
(Alliance Friend)
David / Iqbal → David
(Temporal Grandfather)
David / Iqbal → Noor
(Romantic Lover)
Story Analysis
An anthology exploring interconnected lives across three timelines through themes of loyalty, morality, and redemption.
Plot Progression
London Shadows
Mumbai Turmoil
Goa Dilemma
Convergence
Resolution
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar
David (2013) · 5.9/10 · action, comedy, crime, drama, romance
