8 best on-screen Bollywood fathers

Nirali Kanabar

Aamir Khan - Dangal

Aamir Khan as Mahavir Phogat supported his daughters in Dangal. He trained all of them in a sport, which is dominated by men.

Amitabh Bachchan - Piku

Amitabh Bachchan played the role of a 70-year-old Bhoshkar in Piku. His funny banters and arguments with Deepika Padukone in the film were relatable for many.

Amrish Puri - DDLJ

Amrish Puri played a strict father to Kajol in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. However, his love for his daughter in the climax overshadowed his strict nature in the movie. 

Irrfan Khan - Angrezi Medium

Irrfan Khan played the role of a supporting father to Radhika Madan in Angrezi Medium. He went to all lengths to fulfill his daughter's dreams.

Anupam Kher - DDLJ

Anupam Kher was seen as Dharamvir Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. His portayal of a father to Shah Rukh Khan was admirable.

Shah Rukh Khan - Kuch Kuch Hote Hai

Shah Rukh Khan played a father to Sana Saeed in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The actor was seen as a caring and protective dad in the film.

Amitabh Bachchan - Baghban

Amitabh Bachchan wss seen as Raj Malhotra in Baghban. His character of  father trreated his adopted son as his own child in the film. 

Pankaj Tripathi - Gunjan Saxena

Pankaj Tripathi played Janhvi Kapoor's dad in Gunjan Saxena. In th film, his characteer Anup Saxena encouraged his daughter to live her dreams.