This Father’s Day, actor Amal Sehrawat, known for his work in Sarkar 3, Satya 2, Choti Sarrdaarni and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, opened up about the profound impact his father has had on his life. From childhood memories and life lessons to his own journey as a father, Amal shared how his relationship with his father has evolved over the years.
Speaking about their bond, Amal admitted that putting it into words is not easy. “It’s difficult to describe my relationship with my dear father in words. He has played many roles in my life at different stages,” he said.
Recalling his childhood, the actor shared, “My earliest memory is from childhood, when I was pampered immensely by him. Then came my teenage years, where he was extremely friendly on one hand, yet strict when needed—though mostly he was more of a friend.”
A father is someone who was once just like his child, but has grown into an adult with greater experience and wisdom.
As he grew older, his father’s role continued to evolve. “As I entered youth, he gave me complete freedom, but always under his loving supervision. During my professional life, he supported me both financially and morally, standing by me through every challenge,” Amal revealed.
The relationship took on a new dimension when Amal became a father himself. “Then came a beautiful phase when I became a father, and he became a grandfather. Our relationship evolved into something even more mature and loving. He began involving me equally in everything, and the same love and pampering he once showered on me was lovingly passed on to my son,” he shared.
When asked if there was something he wished he had thanked his father for sooner, Amal said gratitude was never something he kept unspoken.
“My father and mother inculcated the attitude of gratitude in me from the very beginning. They created an environment where I was always allowed and encouraged to speak and express myself freely. Because of that, I never held back from expressing my gratitude. I have always thanked my father wholeheartedly whenever I felt it,” he said.
One lesson from his father that only made complete sense in adulthood was the importance of discipline. “As a child, I was extremely carefree and irresponsible. My father always emphasised the importance of having a disciplined routine, which at that time felt very burdensome to me,” he recalled.
However, life eventually taught him the value of that advice. “As I grew up and entered professional life, I realised how valuable that habit had become. Maintaining a disciplined routine helped me navigate my career seamlessly and eventually became one of my greatest strengths,” Amal added.
Reflecting on fatherhood in today’s fast-moving world, Amal believes that a father’s most important responsibility is to remain emotionally connected with his child. “A father is someone who was once just like his child, but has grown into an adult with greater experience and wisdom. That is why he should never let the child within him die, because that helps him empathise with his child and understand their point of view,” he explained.
He further cited the importance of communication over authority. “After patiently listening to the child, he should offer advice layered with the intelligence, knowledge, and life experience he has acquired over the years. Rather than simply telling a child what to do, a father should emphasise why it should be done. When a child understands the importance and reasoning behind something, it helps build trust, mutual respect, and a friendly, harmonious relationship between them,” he said.
Here’s wishing our readers Happy Father’s Day!!
