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Aamir Khan in Dangal to Pankaj Tripathi in Gunjan Saxena: 5 memorable father characters played in Hindi cinema

Bollywood has given us many iconic father characters, but some stood out for their inspiring portrayal of strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love. This Father’s Day, let’s celebrate the 5 most heart-touching father roles in Hindi cinema.

Rishika Baranwal | Jun 15, 2025, 10:24 AM IST

1.Aamir Khan in Dangal

Aamir Khan in Dangal
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Aamir Khan's portrayal of real-life wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat is iconic. He broke gender stereotypes by training his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to become world-class wrestlers. A story of tough love, dreams, and unwavering belief in his daughters.

 

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2.Pankaj Tripathi in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

Pankaj Tripathi in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
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Pankaj Tripathi as Narottam Mishra redefined supportive fatherhood. Despite societal pressures, he encouraged his daughter to become an Air Force pilot. Calm, progressive, and emotionally empowering, he won hearts with his quiet strength.

 

3.Sushant Singh Rajput in Chhichhore

Sushant Singh Rajput in Chhichhore
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Through flashbacks, SSR as Anirudh Pathak narrates his youthful journey to his son, encouraging him to fight suicidal thoughts. A powerful father figure, he teaches the importance of failure, resilience, and self-worth.

 

4.Anupam Kher in Wake Up Sid

Anupam Kher in Wake Up Sid
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A calm, understanding father who doesn’t lecture but leads with silent support. His gentle push helps his carefree son, Sid, mature into a responsible adult. Subtle yet impactful parenting at its best.

 

5.Amitabh Bachchan in Piku

Amitabh Bachchan in Piku
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Eccentric, frank and hilariously demanding, Amitabh Bachchan as Bhashkor Banerjee wasn’t the 'ideal' dad, but he deeply respected his daughter’s independence. Their unique bond portrayed modern father-daughter dynamics with realism and warmth.

 

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