Celebrities wished their fathers on Father's Day. (Photo: Salman Khan/Instagram, Shahid Kapoor/Instagram, Amitabh Bachchan/Instagram)Today, the world is celebrating Father’s Day. Begun in the United States, the day is supposed to be a reflection on the importance of our fathers or father figures.
The festivities, if any, are expected to be minimal owing to the fact that a global pandemic is still claiming lives. Also, for many, not just in India but around the world, the day will assume a poignant form as many sons and daughters have lost their fathers.
Celebrities, including Jamie Dornan, Abigail Breslin, Hina Khan, Baba Sehgal, Bhuvan Bham among others, have lost their fathers. The pandemic has not left anybody untouched.
Hina tweeted earlier today, “Indeed a Father’s Day (Truly).. June 20th, It’s been two months today Dad. We clicked these pictures 7 months back and I didn’t let u see these pictures when they were clicked coz I wanted to post them on a special day..Never did I think tht I will be posting them today.”
Father’s Day 2021 thus becomes not just one of celebration, but for many, a day of commemoration.
Celebrities are observing the day by sharing pictures of their dads along with affectionate messages. Follow this live blog to keep yourself updated about celebs’ Father’s Day celebrations.
Arjun Kapoor spent Father's Day with father Boney Kapoor and sisters Anshula, Janhvi and Khushi. The actor shared love-filled pictures from the family dinner on the special occasion.
On Father's Day, Shreya Ghoshal's husband Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya wrote a heart-warming post for their son, Devyaan, whom the couple welcomed on May 22. Shreya reposted his note and wrote, "My world."
Mini Mathur dropped an adorable post for Kabir Khan on Father's Day. "Happy Fathers Day @kabirkhankk !! You make everything seem possible, surmountable & fun. Basically… just Thank me for letting you play good cop with the kids," she wrote.
Shreya Ghoshal's husband Shiladitya celebrated his first Father's Day, thanked the singer for making him a father.
Keerthy Suresh treated fans to her childhood photos on Father's Day.
Mohit Suri shared an adorable picture on Instagram. He thanked his wife Udita Goswami for making his Father's Day "something I will always cherish."
Amitabh Bachchan shared a picture of himself with father Harivansh Rai Bachchan, remembering him on Father's Day.
Sharing an adorable picture of her father on Instagram, Pooja Hegde said her father is the "funniest man in town and definitely one of the most amusing story tellers I know."
Singer Armaan Malik dropped a throwback picture with his father Dabboo Mallik. "Everything the light touches is our kingdom”. My dad is my strength.. he’s the Mufasa to my Simba, the wind beneath my wings, my soul healer, my problem solver! I know my dad has my back whenever I need him. He’s the most amazing human being I’ve ever come across. He’s the kind of person who can light up anyone’s bad day! I love you pops, you’re the best father anyone could ask for. Happy Father’s Day," he wrote as the caption.
Sonam Kapoor paid tribute to Anil Kapoor and called him her real life hero who always "strived for our 'happily ever after.'"
Zoya Akhtar posted a childhood picture that featured her and Farhan Akhtar with their father Javed Akhtar.
Virat Kohli dropped a small note on Instagram and spoke about how becoming a father has been the greatest joy and blessing of his life.
Mira Kapoor shared a smiling picture of Shahid Kapoor. Celebrating the Father's Day, Mira revealed that Shahid is a good copy. She called him "the best dad in the whole world."
Nick Jonas wished a Happy Father's Day to his father Sr. Kevin Jonas. He posted a throwback photo with a caption that read, "Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there… but especially to my superhero dad @papakjonas."
Sophie Turner wrote an appreciation post for Joe Jonas as he celebrates his first Father’s Day as a new dad. “Happy Father’s Day to the ultimate dad and all the dads out there. Grab that cooler, pick up your spatula, strap on those sandals and get to grillin’. Joe you are the best baby daddy, It’s my greatest joy to watch,” she wrote with a photo of Joe.
Janhvi Kapoor took to her Instagram stories to share a picture with dad Boney Kapoor and siblings Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor as they celebrated Father’s Day 2021 together.
Suhana Khan dropped an adorable picture of Shah Rukh Khan, wishing him on Father's Day. The actor reshared the picture on his Instagram account and mentioned, "Miss you baby.. so much that I am using emoji's."
Neeti Mohan shared the video, "I am crushing on these two coz it’s the first Father’s Day for new daddy @nihaarpandya with Aryaveer .So much love for all the fathers….. our HEROS ? #HappyFathersDay."
Tamannaah Bhatia shared a video and wrote, "Giving my hand to the man who has taught me how to walk!Wait for his reaction.... ? #MyFatherMyHero #HappyFathersDay #FatherDaughter #iwillalwaysloveyou".
Kapil Sharma has shared the first photo with his kids, son Trishaan and daughter Anayra on Father’s Day. The actor-comedian took to social media to do this on ‘public demand’. Check it out here.
Manav Kaul shared, "????? ???? ???? ??? ????? ???? ?? ????? ???? ?? ??????? ???? ???? ?? ????? ???? ???? ???? ??? ???? ?? ?? ?? ?????? ??? ??? ?? ?????? ???? ???? ???? Dance performance ??? ??? ???? ?? ????? (??????? ?? ????? ?? ????) ??? ???? ???? ??? BREAK DANCE ? ?? ??? ?? famous ??? #fathersday#happyfathersday #missyoudad ♥?"
Trishala Dutt shared a selfie with his dad Sanjay Dutt, "Happy Fathers Day Papa Dukes @duttsanjay ? I love you very, very much."
Rahul Bhatt posted, "Father are to sons as to what blacksmiths are swords."
Sidharth Malhotra is unrecognisable in his childhood click, which he shared on Father's Day. "Happy Father’s Day to the captain of our ship, for smoothly sailing us through thick and thin. I love you Boatloads Dad ???#FathersDay," he posted.
"To someone who has held my hand throughout..My papa ?? Happy Father’s Day#fathersday," shares Karisma Kapoor.
Sushmita Sen posted, "Happpyyyyy Father’s Day Baba!!!???????? To the kindest, most loving & divine presence in our lives…we are all so blessed to be your children & grandchildren!!!???We love you baba!!! Alisah, @reneesen47 & #yourstruly ???? To all Fathers…Thank you!!!? I love you guys!!! #duggadugga ?."
Anushka Sharma's Father's Day post is an ode to not only her father but also her husband and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who embraced fatherhood earlier this year. See her post here
Mira Kapoor posted, "Love you the most Dad ?? with you it’s Father’s Day everyday ??.'
Sharing a family photo, Harshdeep Kaur wrote, 'My World ??Happy 1st Fathers’ Day Hunar ke Papa!.."
Gabriella Demetriades shared their family moments as she wished Arjun Rampal a 'Happy daddy’s day'.
Sambhavna Seth posted, "Papa mere paas waapis aa jao ya mujhe apne paas bula lo..Cant think of my life without u papa..Sab kuch khatam ho gaya aapke bina."
Shah Rukh Khan tweeted, "Happy Fathers Day to all fathers. Here’s wishing all parents the most beautiful moments and memories with their ‘lil naughty munchkins’."
"To the man behind this woman !! Happy Father’s Day papiiii.. love you soooo much ???? @kayjay.singh," posted Rakul Preet Singh.
Devi Sri Prasad shared, "Very Few know that my FATHER’s passion was Photography/Cinematography? Tho he was a Writer/Director? He is d Reason 4 d Photography Passion in me..He taught me? Lov U Daddy..4 painting our LIVES with Beautiful COLOURS???? #HappyFathersDay2021 ??."
Gauahar Khan, who recently lost her father, shared a photo with him, "I miss you !!!!! #MyHero #HappyFathersDay 2021 . You are with me I know that . ?? #ZafarAhmedKhan the coolest , most loving , most gentle father to us . ? #MyWeddingMemories #GAZAbKaHaiDin."
Sharing a click of Raj Kundra with their kids, Shilpa Shetty wrote, "Dearest Cookie , To the world you are just a father .. but to our family you are our World♥??♥? Our children Viaan- Raj and Samisha are so fortunate to have you in their life. Thankyou for being in our lives and being the bestest PAPA in the world @rajkundra9."
Rhea Chakraborty took to her Instagram account to share a childhood photo of herself where she is seen along with her father. See her post here
Sharing then and now photos with father Saif Ali Khan and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan, Sara Ali Khan wrote, "Happy Father’s Day Abba??????."
Twinkle Khanna gives a sneak-peek into the kind of bond Akshay Kumar and Nitara share with each other.
Remembering his father on Father's Day, Sudhir Mishra wrote, "Wish I could have hugged him. Wish I could apologise for not being what I should have been."
Sunny Leone thanked husband Daniel Weber for being a hands-on father to their kids Nisha, Noah and Asher. "Happy Fathers Day @DanielWeber99, the children and I are so lucky to have such an amazing Papa!! You always put us first and go above and beyond showing us so much love!" she tweeted.
Akshay Kumar shared a collage that featured pictures of him with his father and his kids - Aarav and Nitara. He wrote, "My father gave me an ocean of love and wisdom. If I’ve been able to pass on even a few drops to my kids, my work here is well done! Happy #FathersDay to all."
Sonu Sood wrote a post on Father's Day. He spoke about his "most priced possession" from his father.
"A father does not get enough credit for his contributions. Mother asked Papa to make us do everything that needed discipline/hardships/ambition, he taught us how to read/write, he took us to doctors for injections, every time mom wanted to say no or scold us she did through Papa cause we won’t listen to her so he played the villain happily. Thank you Papa for your selfless love. #HappyFathersDay," Kangana Ranaut wrote.
Dhanush shared photos of his sons on Instagram with a caption that read, "Happy Father's day ??? a child's first hero !! I know mine was one for me. Love you buddies. You guys mean the world to me."
Mrunal Jain spoke about his bond with his father. In a statement, the actor said, "My father Shailesh Jain always tells me to be patient. There will be good and bad days at work but my goodwill will stay. He tells me to be optimistic always. He is my friend, philosopher and guide. He always tells me I am there so ‘kuch fikr karne ki zarrurat nahi hai’. This assurance makes me go through everything with a smile. My father supported me to take up acting as a profession. My business acumen also comes from him. The two qualities I have inherited from him are patience and working hard to hone my skills no matter what. I can't think of my life without my father. I may be less expressive, but he knows I love him and I know he is always there for me."
Neha Dhupia posted an adorable video wishing Angad Bedi a very happy Father's Day.
Bobby Deol shared a cute picture via Twitter and wished Dharmendra on Father's Day.
Ananya Panday shared throwback pictures with father Chunkey Panday on Father's Day. "coolest there ever was, coolest there will ever be (and imma not jokin about that?) ? happy Father’s Day Papa, love u the most," she wrote as the caption.