Long Live Grandpa/Daddu Zindabad

Submitted By: samar jain

In a village entrenched in caste discrimination, Vishnu must defy oppressive traditions and power structure to fulfil his grandfather’s dying wish—to be cremated in the village cremation ground, controlled by the Upper Caste. Daddu Zindabad or Long Live Grandpa is a sharp satire laced with humour, tackling themes like caste discrimination, toxic masculinity, political opportunism, women’s agency, and the expanding power and influence of media. The story begins with a dying wish from Daddu — played by Durgesh Kumar (Panchayat, Highway, Laapataa Ladies) — that throws an entire village into chaos and sparks a revolution. At the centre of this storm stands Vishnu, portrayed by Pranjal Pateriya (Dupahiya, Laapataa Ladies, HIT 3), who must confront his own family and community, relying on wit and cunning to fulfil his role as a devoted grandson.