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Supportive, angry, cool or sanskaari — Bollywood dads have many shades. Here are some iconic filmi dialogues that you might have heard your dad say, too
Say what you will, but movies mirror real life, even if a little flashily. Just like our Mother Indias and Betas, Bollywood has given us plenty of screen fathers that have seemed like our own dads. On Father’s Day, we take a look at some iconic dialogues of on-screen dads that every father can relate to and so can their kids.
“Isko dekh ke pata chalta hai ki kuchh jaanwar apne hi bachchon ko kyun kha jaate hain” Ram Kapoor (Tej Khullar in Mere Dad Ki Maruti, 2013) This father is constantly at war with his own creation. They live to roast you, and do it in style. There is no escape from their quips and sarcasm, and they’d chide you in front of anyone and anything, but that is just how they express their love. Consider them less of a father figure, but more of a ‘brother’ figure.
“Agar isey mere ghar mein rehna hai, mera kamaaya hua khaana hai, pehan’na hai, toh mere hi hisaab se rehna padega” Ronit Roy (Bhairav Singh in Udaan, 2010)
This one’s for all the strict dads out there. They won’t sweet talk when you’re wrong and are just bracing you for the tough world outside. Too much, you say? Well, they don’t know any other way to function and it is their way or the highway. So choose — I dare you to! (#loljk). Just learn not to screw up often.
“Jo bachche apne maa-baap ko pyar nahin de sakte, sahara nahin de sakte, maan-sammaan nahin de sakte... unhein main kabhi maaf nahin karta” Amitabh Bachchan (Raj Malhotra in Baghban, 2003)
You’ve either said this as a dad, or heard some version of it as a child (though not as dramatically). This version of dad usually pops up when you’ve gone out of line, done something real bad or simply talked back when you shouldn’t have. How do you escape this? You don’t! You just let things cool down (and try to disappoint them less).
Too intense for any normal dad to say, but totally relatable at the same time, this one is for the fiercely protective dads out there. Mess with them all you want, but if you mess with their children, there is no force that could save you. These dads should probably just let their children carry a ‘Beware of the Dad’ sign at all times. "Humare bete ko kuchh ho jata toh itna goli maarte ki aapka driver bhi khali khokha bech-bech kar raees ban jaata! Manoj Bajpayee (Sardar Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur, 2012)
“Fail hona aur padhai na karna humare khandaan ki parampara hai” Anupam Kher (Dharamvir Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995)
Yes, this is the version of dad we mostly wish for, but there are some cool dads out there, too, who would relate to this. They preach only what they’ve practised, accept their kids with all their flaws, and are comedic voice of reason at times, too. In short, they don’t expect the world of you; they already have found it in you. #cheesy
“The family that prays together, eats together... stays together” Alok Nath (Ramkishan in Hum Saath-Saath Hain, 1999)
This dialogue is something all the Babujis out there will relate to. They’re all about heritage, culture and the values that were instilled in them as a child. They ace the family game and are basically the paternal equivalent of a god man (or god, you choose). This selfless, all-giving avatar might be a handful, but that is all you have (that and sanskaars).
“Jahan jee chaahe jaao, jo jee chahe karo, jis tarah zindagi jeeni hai jiyo. Ek baat yaad rakhna, zindagi mein jo ho jaaye, main humesha tumhare saath hoon” Farooq Sheikh (Mr Thapar in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, 2013)
The words of a selfless and supportive father, you’ve heard them at least once in your life. They will go out of their way to help you, make sure you follow your heart, provide even in situations when they possibly can’t, and be your anchor when it gets rough. One can agree that almost every dad is like this, to some extent. #parentingwin
“Ja Simran, ja jee le apni zindagi” Amrish Puri (Baldev Singh in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995)
Reluctant at first, angry if you defy them, but all supportive when they realise what you truly desire. This is how one can sum up the dad who’s ever said this to their child (coincidental if your name is Simran). These dads have their rules and regulations, but since they love you more than anything, they are open to bending the rules every once in a while.
“Car nahi khareedi maine. Aaj tak scooter chalata hoon. Saara paisa humnein Farhan ki padhai mein laga diya. Apna future humnein Farhan ke future ke liye kurbaan kar diya” Parikshit Sahni (Mr Qureshi in 3 Idiots, 2009) He might not have said this to you, but we’re sure one of your friends might have heard such a lecture from daddy dearest. They’d sacrifice their all for you, provide you all that you need to be the best version of yourself (or at least the one they would like you to be), but make one mistake and they’d rain down hell on you for not noticing their efforts. Damn! So ‘extra’ this kind can be at times.
“Kitni baar kaha hai aish kar, ishq mat kar” Dharmendr a (Dharam Singh in Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, 2013)
If your dad is more of a friend to you, they’d relate to this. Your conversations with them are above the fatherson level, and they like to keep it ‘cool’. They’d advise you to stay chill when heartbreaks happen, encourage you to move on, and pretty much be the constant in your life. Thank your stars, ‘cause you’re lucky if you have this version!