Happy Father's Day 2022: Top 5 Bollywood films on fatherhood

The most precious relationship will always be between a parent and their children. Having a father who stands by your side, encourages you, and protects you is no less than a blessing. However, parenthood is more than that, and here are five Bollywood films that best portray the father-child bond. These films depict the various aspects, soulfulness, and emotions that come with becoming a father. So, readers, immerse yourself in the emotions of parenthood and learn what it takes to be a father.

Amitabh Bacchan in Piku

Shoojit Sircar’s Piku deals with a much different and mature father-daughter bond. Piku played by Deepika Padukone and his father’s relationship is different but precious from any other story. Being based on Bhaskor Banerjee’s (played by Amitabh Bacchan) significant problem, the movie very beautifully dealt with the daughter’s emotions towards his father. And unlike other Bollywood dads, Bhaskor’s feminist ideology was what made the movie a must-watch. Piku will always be a wholesome movie with a refreshing take on parenting.

Naseeruddin Shah in Masoom

Naseeruddin Shah’s character of DK from Masoom was a role ahead of its time. The movie dealt with so many aspects of life that tingled in one story. The movie revolves around DK, whose life is clouded by the presence of his son and the guilt of infidelity. However, the way the movie moves forward and shows every emotion of fatherhood is what makes it worthy to be on this list. Moreover, not just Masoon but Naseeruddin Shah has played some brilliant roles as a father and showed a different aspect of fatherhood in Bollywood films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Gehrayiyan. These roles have pushed the boundary of what being a father actually means.

Irrfan Khan in Angrezi Medium

Angrezi Medium is a comedy-drama about a father played by late actor Irrfan Khan, who is determined to help his daughter, played by Radhika Madan in achieving her dream of studying in London. And just like any other middle-class family, Angrezi Medium also shows gaps in their relationship, as they are in any father-daughter relationship. But the beauty of this bond is that, despite being restricted to words or emotions, it doesn’t lessen the connection of this beautiful bond, and a movie like Angrezi Medium makes sure to highlight it.

Anupam Kher in Wake Up Sid

The movie, based on the journey of self-discovery, also shows the beautiful bond between a father and his son. Never before has the father-son equation played out so well in any film. Ram Mehra (Anupam Kher) who’s a successful entrepreneur and is also appalled by his only son Siddharth Mehra’s (Ranbir Kapoor) ignorance and non-serious ways. Leading to the road of hard work and self-discovery is when Sid realises the true emotion of parenthood. The one scene where he presents his first cheque to his father and then the conversation they have later is everything. Ram Mehra’s soft embrace of his long-lost son and Sid’s changed approach towards his mother is what makes Wake Up Sid special.

Pankaj Kapoor in Gunjan Saxena

No matter how many films portray the father-daughter relationship, there will always be space for more. The Bollywood film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, based on the life of the first Indian woman to join the Indian Air Force, is not only for those who are looking for inspiration but also for those who understand family emotions and bonds. The film beautifully portrays Gunjan’s relationship with her father and also tells the world how if a father stands strong behind his daughter, she will achieve great heights. Gunjan Saxena, who herself is a fearless, motivated, and determined individual, looks for her dad in trouble. Moreover, she’s able to fulfil her life-long dream only because it was his father who always stood as a pillar of strength and support for her.