10 must-watch films with your dad this father`s day
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Chachi 420 (1997)
A doting father disguises himself as a nanny to stay near his daughter post-divorce. Kamal Haasan shines in this warm, witty tale of love and parenting
The Mehta Boys (2025)
A retired widower and his son spend 48 intense hours together, confronting grief and estrangement. Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary shine in this heartfelt film
Dangal (2016)
Aamir Khan stars as Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to become wrestling champions, breaking gender norms
Piku (2015)
Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan shine as a quirky father-daughter duo navigating love, constipation, and caretaking on an unforgettable road trip
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Anupam Kher played Dharamvir Malhotra, the fun-loving and supportive father of Raj (Shah Rukh Khan), cheering his son’s romantic venture with warmth and humour
102 Not Out (2018)
Centenarian father (Amitabh Bachchan) forces his 75 year old son (Rishi Kapoor) to rediscover joy in life through quirky challenges and heartfelt bonding moment
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)
Based on India’s first woman combat pilot, the film follows Gunjan’s journey—backed by her supportive father—starring Janhvi Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi
Angrezi Medium (2020)
A widowed father (Irrfan Khan) goes to great lengths to fulfill his daughter’s London dream, with Radhika Madan and Kareena Kapoor adding charm
Drishyam (2015)
Ajay Devgn plays a devoted father who goes to extreme lengths to protect his family after his daughter gets entangled in a crime, in this gripping thriller
Paa (2009)
Auro, a boy with progeria, shares a unique bond with his father, a politician unaware of their relation. Stars Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan in reversed roles
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