This Father’s Day, June 15, celebrate the man who’s been your hero with movies that honor the spirit of fatherhood. If your dad loves cinema, it’s the perfect time to bond over films that are touching, inspiring, and unforgettable. Whether he enjoys English, Hindi, or Telugu movies, we’ve curated a list of heartfelt stories that are just right for the occasion:
The Lion King
The Lion King is a touching film for Father’s Day. It can strengthen your bond with your father extensively. The lessons we can learn from our loved ones and the importance of family are emphasized in this beloved Disney film.
As you track Simba's journey, you might find yourself crying or breaking into song. You might want to give your dad an extra hug after the movie. This way you can express how much you value his presence.
Piku
Eccentric Bhaskor Banerjee (Amitabh Bachchan) is the kind of father who wants only the best for his child Piku (Deepika Padukone), even if he’s a tad bit nagging about it. When the strong-willed daughter and hypochondriac father are forced to go on a road trip together, they go through a rollercoaster of emotions.
Angrezi Medium
Widower Champak (Irrfan Khan) is a sweet shop owner who supports everything his daughter Tarika (Radhika Madan) does, including her dream to study abroad. When a wrench is thrown in her plans, he will go to any length to ensure she studies in London like she always dreamed of.
Gunjan Saxena
Gunjan Saxena (Janhvi Kapoor) has always dreamed of being a pilot, and she gets the opportunity when she is selected for the Indian Air Force. Her father, Anup Kumar (Pankaj Tripathi), is the kind of dad every girl dreams of, supporting her every step of the way. The film is based on the first female combat pilot who fought during Kargil.
Jersey
Arjun (Nani) is a talented but failed cricketer who disappoints his wife, Sarah (Shraddha Srinath). When his son Nani (Rohit Kamra) asks him for an Indian jersey he can’t afford on his birthday, he decides to get back to the game even though he’s in his late 30s.
The Pursuit of Happyness
Newly single father Christopher Gartner (Will Smith) is determined to lift himself and his son (Jaden Smith) out of poverty. He works his way up from the bottom at a stock brokerage firm while looking after his growing son alone.
Big Fish
All Will Bloom (Billy Crudup) wants is to know all about his dying father, Edward (Ewan McGregor). Unfortunately for him, his father, who has always been a big storyteller, is not about to start being less colourful on his deathbed. Will does his best to determine fact from fiction.
Gifted
In this film, Chris Evans plays a loving uncle to his gifted niece, Mckenna Grace. Despite her exceptional math skills, he just wants her to have a normal childhood. The story explores the essence of fatherhood. It demonstrates that it is more than just biology; it is also about the love and support one provides.
Source: Hindustan Times
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