Dada Lakhmi | |
Director: | Yashpal Sharma |
Cinematography: | Supratim Bhol |
Studio: | Anhad Studio Pvt. Ltd. Yashvidya Films |
Music: | Uttam Singh |
Country: | India |
Language: | Haryanvi |
Dada Lakhmi is a 2022 Indian Haryanvi language biographical film [1] based on the musical journey of Haryanvi folk singer Lakhmi Chand[2] [3] also known as Kalidas of Haryana. The film is written and directed by Yashpal Sharma. The lead actors in the film are Yashpal Sharma, Meghna Malik and Rajendra Gupta. The film was released on 8 November 2022.[4] The film has been awarded the 'National Film Award' by the President as the best Haryanvi film.[5]
Dada Lakhmi film is based on the true story of Haryanvi legend Pandit Lakhmi Chand, born into an ordinary farmer family. The film shows that Lakhmi had to resist society and his family's opposition to enter the field of art.[6] The film shows how Dada Lakhmi became a famous singer of Haryana with his hard work and struggle and was honored with 'Surya Har' for composing Haryanvi music genres Saang and Raagni.