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Father's Day 2026: Amitabh Bachchan, Salim Khan & More Dads Of Bollywood Who Can Declare War For Their Children
24htopnews | June 21, 2026 2:08 PM CST

The Free Press Journal shines the spotlight on the best fathers in the Hindi film industry.

The film industry dad has a different DNA from the filmi mom. Fathers of cinema actors are usually a source of strength to their actor-children. They interact less with the media than moms, who like to shine in their children’s reflected glory, but believe me, when a father does appear, he leaves an everlasting impression on scribes.

Film father, different from filmi Ma

The nice thing about a film dad, with exceptions, of course, is that he is not trying to realise his own ‘acting/career’ dream through his offspring. Instead, he is that gracious portrait who wants the best for his child. He will sometimes slip into the role of just being a parent, always showing the best profile to the media and to the world at large. Given a choice between film fathers and mothers, well, the men would win hands down. They have fewer insecurities, are more reasonable, and are great conversationalists. In some cases, they are also more hospitable, warmer, and pepper up a media interaction by adding a spicy tadka to the meeting.

Salim Khan is easily the best


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