Father’s Day is a time to honour the pillars of our lives, and Bollywood stars are no exception. As we celebrate the occasion today, social media is filled 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 for upcoming professional milestones, these celebs’ posts highlight the invaluable role of fathers.
Ananya Panday kept her tribute sweet and simple, sharing throwback pictures with her father, Chunky Panday. She added a caption, “happy fathers day papa.”
Sanjay Dutt also remembered his late father, Sunil Dutt, with a poignant 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 throwback photo of him posing with Tanuja, she wrote, “Looking at old pictures and realizing how much of you is still alive in my laugh. Miss you every single day. #HappyFathersDay”
Vivek Oberoi shared an inspiring tribute to his father, Suresh Oberoi, recalling the struggles his family faced. He wrote, “My grandfather came to India with nothing. Escaped from Quetta during the Partition with just his family and whatever dignity he could carry. He arrived in 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 it was frowned upon by high society families. When nobody cushioned newcomers, 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 a week, lived in a tiny rented room, and made it against all odds on his own terms. Instead of asking for money from home, he made himself capable enough to support his family financially with his own earnings. Years later, when I wanted to follow him into the same industry, do you know what he did? He took my photographs and showed it to every producer, director, and studio that he could. This man, who had fought his own battles in those same corridors of Bollywood, went to office after office, holding my picture, fighting for his son. And when no one believed in me, he decided to gamble his life’s savings to produce my debut film. The only tribute I could give him was to walk away from the offer on a platter and follow his inspiration, to struggle on my own and make it on merit with his blessings and prayers. He is my hero, my inspiration and a tough act to follow! This Father’s Day, to every father who built something from nothing and yet sacrificed their pride for their child, you are the inspiration, you are the heroes, and you are the real architects of everything we become. Happy Father’s Day.”
Karan Deol also expressed his excitement about sharing the screen with his father, Sunny Deol, in their upcoming film Batwara 1947. He shared, “There are moments that feel destined. Telling Papa once on his set about my dream of acting with him was one of them. And to be able to share the screen with him today, while watching him up close, makes this Father’s Day truly special. On 14th Aug 2026 is the moment that dream comes true and I get to share the silver screen with my Papa in Batwara 1947 and it is a feeling I will never be able to put fully into words and it’s one that I’ll cherish for life. I’ve seen him as a son, a brother, a father, an actor, and a legend loved by millions. But standing beside him on set reminded me that his greatest role is simply being himself; honest, humble, strong, and deeply committed in everything he does. Happy Father’s Day Papa – my biggest teacher, my strongest support, and my first hero. Feeling incredibly grateful to live this moment with you.”
These messages serve as a beautiful reminder of the bonds these stars share with their fathers behind the glitz and glamour of the silver screen.
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