As we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s worth remembering how Bollywood has beautifully portrayed the emotional bond between fathers and daughters through the years. The upcoming film The India Story, starring Shreyas Talpade and Kajal Aggarwal, is the latest addition to this legacy. While the film sheds light on the serious issue of food adulteration, its emotional core lies in a father’s relentless fight to save his daughter, who is battling cancer. Much like The India Story, several Bollywood films have captured the love, sacrifice, guidance, and unwavering support that define this special relationship, making it one of cinema’s most cherished themes.
Piku (2015)
Father: Amitabh Bachchan
Daughter: Deepika Padukone
Few Bollywood films have portrayed the father-daughter relationship as realistically as Piku. The film revolves around Piku Banerjee and her ageing father Bhaskor, whose constant arguments, quirks, and disagreements are balanced by deep affection and unwavering dependence on each other. Their relationship feels authentic, relatable, and deeply moving.
The India Story (2026)
Father: Shreyas Talpade
Daughter: Trisha
The India Story explores a touching father-daughter relationship against the backdrop of food adulteration and public health concerns. While the film addresses a larger social issue, the emotional core lies in the bond shared by the father and daughter as they navigate challenges together.
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)
Father: Pankaj Tripathi
Daughter: Janhvi Kapoor
At the heart of Gunjan Saxena is the unwavering support of a father who believes in his daughter’s dreams. Anup Saxena encourages Gunjan to pursue aviation despite societal barriers, proving that a parent’s faith can become a child’s greatest strength.
Dangal (2016)
Father: Aamir Khan
Daughters: Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra
Dangal tells the inspiring true story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters. Through discipline, sacrifice, and relentless determination, Mahavir helps Geeta and Babita challenge gender stereotypes and achieve sporting glory.
Heyy Babyy (2007)
Father: Akshay Kumar
Daughter: Angel (played by twin child actors)
Though primarily a comedy, Heyy Babyy is also a heartwarming story about fatherhood. Arush’s life changes completely when he is forced to care for a baby girl, leading him to discover responsibility, compassion, and unconditional love.
Angrezi Medium (2020)
Father: Irrfan Khan
Daughter: Radhika Madan
Champak Bansal is a devoted single father who goes to extraordinary lengths to help his daughter achieve her dream of studying abroad. The film beautifully captures a father’s sacrifices and the emotional journey they share.
Drishyam (2015)
Father: Ajay Devgn
Daughters: Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav
While Drishyam is known as a gripping thriller, its emotional backbone is Vijay Salgaonkar’s unwavering commitment to protecting his daughters. Every decision he makes stems from his instinct to keep his family safe, highlighting the extraordinary lengths a father can go for his children.
