Father’s Day is a time to honor the pillars of our lives and Bollywood stars are no exception. As we mark the occasion today, social media is abuzz with touching tributes, nostalgic photographs and expressions of gratitude from B-town celebrities to the men who have shaped their lives and careers.
From heartfelt notes of remembrance to shared excitement about upcoming career milestones, these celebrities’ posts highlight the invaluable role of fathers.
Ananya Panday kept her tribute sweet and simple, sharing throwback photos with her father, Chunky Panday. He added a caption: “Happy Father’s Day, Dad.”
Sanjay Dutt also remembered his late father Sunil Dutt with a touching message. He shared, “Dad, I love you, I miss you, I wish you were here, you are and will always be my strength.”
Kajol shared a touching reflection on her late father, Shomu Mukherjee. Posting a photo of him posing with Tanuja, he wrote: “Looking at old photos and realizing how much of you is still alive in my laughter. I miss you every day. #HappyFathersDay.”
Vivek Oberoi shared an inspiring tribute to his father, Suresh Oberoi, remembering the struggles his family faced. He wrote: “My grandfather came to India with nothing. He escaped from Quetta during the partition with just his family and whatever dignity he could muster. He came to a new city, knew no one and built a chain of medical stores from scratch. No safety net. No contacts. Just sheer will and the attitude of a fighter who never gives up. My father decided he would become an actor in an era when he was frowned upon by high-society families. When no one was protecting the newborns. arrived, when the industry was a closed door, where You either knew someone or you didn’t. He went to FTII on merit, came to Bombay, earned 50 rupees a week, lived in a small rented room and managed against all odds on his own terms. Instead of asking for money from home, he became capable enough to support his family financially from his own earnings. Years later, when I wanted to follow him in the same industry, do you know what he did? fought his own battles in those same corridors of Bollywood, he went from office to office, holding my photo, fighting for his son and when no one believed in me, he decided to risk his life savings to produce my first film. The only tribute I could give him was to leave the offer on a plate and follow his inspiration, fight on my own and achieve it with his blessings and prayers. He is my hero, my inspiration and a hard act to follow. Father’s Day, to every father who built something from nothing and yet sacrificed his pride for his. son, you are the inspiration, you are the heroes and the true architects of everything we are. Happy Father’s Day.
Karan Deol also expressed his excitement about sharing the screen with his father, Sunny Deol, in his upcoming film Batwara 1947. He shared, “There are moments that feel destined. Telling dad once on the set about my dream of acting with him was one of them. And being able to share the screen with him today, as I watch him up close, makes this Father’s Day truly special. August 14, 2026 is the time when that dream comes true and I get to share the silver medal, screen with my dad in Batwara 1947 and it is a feeling that I will never be able to fully express in words and it is one that I will cherish for a lifetime. I have seen him as a son, a brother, a father, an actor and a legend loved by millions, but being by his side on the set reminded me that his most important role is to simply be himself, honest, humble and deeply committed in everything he does. “I feel incredibly grateful to live this moment with you.”
These messages serve as a beautiful reminder of the bond these stars share with their parents behind the glitz and glamor of the big screen.
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