Published 18:21 IST, October 21st 2019
On-Screen Dads: From DDLJ to YJHD; coolest Bollywood fathers
Bollywood has given us many all-time iconic characters. From Anupam Kher, Kamal Hasan to Shah Rukh Khan, here is a list of the coolest on-screen dads. Check out
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Often, relationship of a far and child is considered as one of most complicated and layered relationships. Bollywood and TV serials have also portrayed complexity of this relationship. Over years, Hindi movies have several characters that have thrown light on different aspects of a far-daughter or a far-son bond Here is a list of some of 'cool ds' of Bollywood:
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Dharamvir Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
film's subplot represented two s of fars. On one side, Baldev Singh played by Amrish Puri is a strict but loving far, and on or side, Dharamvir Singh played by Anupam Kher is an understanding and jovial far. Kher's portrayal of character was loved by masses at that time and even today, fans considered him as one of coolest far.
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Jaiprakash Paswan in Chachi 420 (1997)
Kamal Hasan's directorial film Chachi 420 was released in 1997. le character Jai played by Kamal Hasan goes an extra mile to stay close to his only child after his divorce. Jai and his wife Janki file for divorce and to stay close to his daughter, he impersonates a middle- female caretaker named 'Shrimati Lakshmi Godbole'.
Rahul Khanna in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai(1998)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai t only gave friendship goals to youths but Shah Rukh Khan's character Rahul as a single far was loved by masses. His love and care for his only daughter Anjali left fans in awe of pair. friendly and caring bond shared by far and daughter was appreciated by fans and critics alike.
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Ishwar Chandra in Waqt: Race Against Time (2005)
Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar-starrer film 'Waqt: Race against Time' released in 2005. Amitabh Bachchan has essayed role of a far in many movies, be it an irritating far in Piku or a cold-hearted far in Mohhabbatein. But his character Ishawar Chand is regarded as one of unforgettable 'far' characters in tinsel town by his fans.
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Mr Thappar in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (2013)
YJHD is regarded by many as one of most popular coming-of- Hindi movies in recent times. Each character of film was appreciated by critics and audiences for ir story arcs as well as for actors' performance. role of le character far of le character Bunny (essayed by Ranbir Kapoor) was portrayed by late Farooq Shaikh. His character always encourd Bunny to work towards fulfilling his dreams.
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13:54 IST, October 21st 2019