Parenting is a full-time job, and it is definitely not easy. This holds good for both mothers and fathers. Like mothers, fathers strive to give their best shot when it comes to their kids, and this is not a walk in the park. This Father’s Day, we’re all about giving credit to fathers, who, like mothers, do everything in their capacity to bring a smile to their kids’ faces. We’ve got a list of five famous Bollywood fathers who make fatherhood look so easy when it definitely isn’t! Let’s take a look at how they manage their home and handle their little munchkins:
1. Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan easily warms our hearts when we see the beautiful bond he shares with his kids. Earlier this year, the actor became a father for the fourth time, and we’re so happy for him! This is his second child with his wife Kareena Kapoor. The duo have another lovely child together, called Taimur. Saif Ali Khan is the father to two other children, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan, from his ex-wife Amrita Singh.
In a recent interview, Saif opened up about his bond with his children, saying that he shares a different, unique rapport with all of them. While he loves and cherishes Sara, Ibrahim, Taimur, and his youngest child, whom they are yet to name, the way he goes about his parenting is different for each of them. This has a lot to do with the fact that all the children belong to different age groups. He firmly believes that they each require a different kind of connection with him. He beautifully put this across, saying that each of his kids has different places in his heart. He goes on to say that every time a child is born to you, a part of your heart is divided for that child, as well as the others! We couldn’t agree more!
2. Emraan Hashmi
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We know that Emraan Hashmi is a wonderful father, but he did go through some tough times. He and his wife, Parveen Shahan, have a lovely son called Ayaan Hashmi. Back in 2015, the little one was diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, after five years, he was finally declared cancer-free. The actor then co-authored a book called The Kiss Of Life, where he talks about the hardships he faced during this time as a parent. In sharing his experience, he stood in solidarity with many parents who find themselves in such difficult situations. As a parent, we want the best for our kids. So, when they’ve been dealt with problems; it hurts immensely!
3. Shahid Kapoor
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One of the most popular faces of Bollywood cinema, Shahid Kapoor, is not just known for his acting and dance skills, he’s also known for being a wonderful dad! He and his wife, Mira Rajput, together have two kids, Misha Kapoor and Zain Kapoor. We love how he keeps it real and says that it is nice to be a father, but it can also be frustrating. He has spoken about how fatherhood can change a man. Being a father was a turning point for him because it made him realize that he used to be selfish. He said that when you have a child, you tend to put the needs of your family first, and we couldn’t agree more!
We love how fiercely protective Shahid is about his kids. We know this because his wife, Mira Rajput, had mentioned how she thinks the dad needs to “calm down” a tad bit, given how protective and obsessive a father he can be. We beg to differ — dads will always be dads, and who better to protect you than your father!
4. Akshay Kumar
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Another big name from tinsel town, Akshay Kumar, is the father to two children, Aarav and Nitara. Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna walk the extra mile to ensure that their children are not deprived of family time just because their parents are famous. We know this because the proud parents constantly involve their kids in various activities to ensure they bond together as a family. Despite his tight schedule and being one of the busiest actors in Bollywood, he makes it a point to spend quality time with his two kids. We know that Akshay is also an extremely protective father because he often shields his children from the paparazzi.
5. Shah Rukh Khan
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The king of Bollywood, our very own “Badshah”, doesn’t just rule the screen; he also seems to be reigning high and mighty at home! Shah Rukh Khan is the father of three children with his wife, Gauri Khan, namely Suhana Khan, Aryan Khan, and AbRam Khan. He firmly believes that one must bring their children up as equals, which is precisely what he follows. He ensures that a simple rule is followed at home — if a son is allowed to do something, a daughter must be entitled to the same, and if a daughter is not allowed to do something, a son shouldn’t be allowed to do it either. This is something most of us should inculcate in our homes as well!
Fathers, like mothers, play such an important role when it comes to a child’s life. This holds true whether you are a Bollywood dad or not! It melts our hearts to see how fathers dote on their children! Who is your favorite celebrity dad from our list? Let us know in the comments below!
