A must-watch list for this Father’s Day weekend
Last Updated: 03.45 PM, Jun 18, 2021
With Father’s Day being just around the corner, there are a number of ways in which we can spend some quality time with our daddy dearest. However, the easiest and most fun of them can be binge-watching some great shows and films on this day. The stories that talk about father-kid relationships with a healthy dose of entertainment are ought to be our favourite ones.
From the shows like The Family Man 2 starring Manoj Bajapayee, who can be seen trying to maintain a balance between his work and his family to Piku, that exhibits a quirky but loving relationship between a father and his daughter, we have curated a must-watch list for you to binge-watch this Father’s Day weekend with your whole family. Have a look:
The Family Man: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
The first season of The Family Man has merely introduced Srikant’s (Manoj Bajapayee) personal life and his relationship with his children, however, the second season has further explored the dynamics between a father and his children. We witness how Srikant wants to connect more with his kids. While his son fully understands him, it takes time for him to build a bond with his teenage daughter. Manoj Bajpayee definitely leaves us thinking of the pressures and choices he has to make for his family considering the nature of his profession.
What The Folks! (YouTube)
The modern-age family drama by DiceMedia talks about various relationships in one space. The fathers who want to become cool dads can take pointers from the show. Whether it’s the relationship between a father-in-law with his son-in-law or daughter-in-law or a father’s relationship with his own children, What The Folks talks about everything.
Tripling Season 1 (Zee5)
The first season of the show portrays the amazing dynamics between the three siblings Chandan (Sumeet Vyas), Chanchal (Maanvi Gagroo) and Chitvan (Amol Parashar). Towards the end the show we witness Kumud Mishra as their father who talks about his relationship with each of his children.
Piku (SonyLIV)
Deepika Padukone has played the titular role in the film that shows her relationship with her father Bashkor Banerjee (Amitabh Bachchan). Despite having disagreements on various issues, Piku wants to stick with her father and take care of him. The Shoojit Sircar directorial film also stars Irrfan in a significant role.
Logan (Disney+ Hotstar)
Logan displays the future of X-Men, where Hugh Jackman has played the titular role. Logan safeguards a young mutant Laura and accompanies her to reach her destination. While travelling, he gathers that Laura is his daughter, who has been made by his DNA. In order to save her and other young mutants, Logan loses his life.
Masoom (Amazon Prime Video)
Masoom exhibits the relationship between a father and his illegitimate son. DK (Naseeruddin Shah) suddenly gets the responsibility of his unknown son from a past affair with Bhavna (Supriya Pathak). The news turns his life upside down at first, however, DK forms an affectionate bond with his newfound son.
Breathe Into The Shadows (Amazon Prime Video)
Abhishek Bachchan, who made his OTT debut with the series, plays a father who is willing to even kill someone in order to save his daughter who gets kidnapped. In an intriguing tale of finding his daughter and revealing the truth behind the abduction, the show unveils a completely unexpected story.