Dagdi Chawl is a neighbourhood in Byculla, Mumbai, used to house mill workers from the nearby industries. Now it is known for the fortified home of mafia don turned politician Arun Gawli.

In popular culture

* On 2 October 2015, a

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film starring Ankush Choudhary,

Makarand Deshpande Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil films, and Indian theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in films like ''Jungle'', '' Sarfa ...

and

Pooja Sawant Pooja Sawant (born 25 January 1990) is an Indian actress, dancer and model. She works in Marathi and Hindi movies. She is best known for her role in the 2015 blockbuster hit '' Dagadi Chawl''. She is also recipient of Maharashtra State Film Awa ...

has been released by the name '' Dagdi Chawl'' which showcases 1995-96 gang war. * In 2017, a

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film Daddy starring

Arjun Rampal Arjun Rampal (born 26 November 1972) is an Indian actor and model who mainly works in Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Rajiv Rai's romance film ''Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat'' (2001) and has since gone on to Arjun Rampal filmography, act in ...

, is based on the life of Arun Gawli and this film is also set in Dagdi Chawl.

References

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