Happy Father's Day: Karan Johar on being a single dad, Bipasha Basu shares daughter Devi competing for ‘who has the world's best Papa'. See photos
Father's Day 2o25: It is day to celebrate the person who plays a very viral role in any person's shaping, a dad. Many celebrities took to social media to express love for their father. Karan Johar, in his post talked how his dad Yash Johar taught him that 'good storytelling begins with you', while Soha Ali Khan, Nayanthara, Neha Dhupia and a few other also shared photos and warm wishes.
Karan Johar first posted an old photograph with his dad and ace filmmaker Yash Johar and wrote, 'He made films with soul & for the soul…and he lived life with even more. He taught me that good storytelling begins with you…and your good heart. Thank you for giving me the courage to feel deeply. Thank you for giving me the courage to show these feelings on the biggest screens possible. Happy father's day papa, thank you…for you✨.'
This single father of two also made another heartfelt post for his kids that read, 'Some decisions are impulsive , some decisions are strategised and some are just blessed…. My decision to be a single parent has been the single most emotionally satisfying decision I could have ever made… the answer to my every prayer to the universe….'
He added, 'I was told to read books, listen to podcasts and to speak to other parents for help and guidance .. and while I truly appreciate all the good intentions of generous advice I feel each journey of a parent ( more so a single parent ) is truly unique and needs to be dealt with on your personal instinct… there are no rules for parenting there are just instincts that guide me everyday… I know I will falter, fumble and fall…. But the abundant love always makes me eventually rise…. Today I celebrate myself … for completing my own half existence with the presence of my blessings Roohi and Yash… they filled a deep void and created some more space for love in my aura and heart… #happyfathersday.'
See Karan Johar's Father's Day posts here:
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Radhika Pandit gave the title of 'world's best dadda' to her actor husband Yash. She captioned her post, 'To the world's best dadda, who literally turns his world (and himself!) upside down for our children. Happy Father's Day! ❤️.'
See Yash's wife Radhika Pandit's post here:
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Nayanthara shared a series of photos of her director husband Vignesh Shivan and their kids, Uyir and Ulag. She captioned her post as, 'The Silent version of unconditional love 😇😇♥️♥️. Happy Father's Day to the best DADA in the world 🤗🤗 Thank you for giving us the best life & thank you for making it so beautiful with all the love you shower on us 🙏🏻🙏🏻.'
See Nayanthara's post:
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Neha Dhupia posted a series of photos of her dad, her husband Angad Bedi and also her late father-in-law and cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi and captioned it, 'Because our strength , our love , our home and our happy place lies in your strong arms …. #happyfathersday We love you pa ♥️ i am nothing without you and your love … @pdhupia We love you Angad ♥️ …. To the best daddy there ever can and will be …. @angadbedi We love you , miss you and think of you everyday dad ♥️ 💔 ….'
Neha Dhupia's Father's Day post is here:
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On the occasion of Father's Day, Soha Ali Khan remembers her dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and also posted a series of pictures of the male members of the family like her husband Kunal Kemmu and also her father-in-law and wrote, 'To the fathers we miss and the ones we hold on to – we love you #fathersday ❤️.'
Bipasha Basu too is celebrating the day. Posting some pictures, the actor wrote, 'Happy Father's Day 🩷🧿 Devi has started competing with me now …for who has the world's best Papa 😀🩷🧿🙏🏻We are Lucky girls 🩷🧿🙏🏻 #happyfathersday.'
Priyanka Chopra's mom Madhu Chopra also shared a reel with the caption, 'To all the amazing fathers out there, your presence, guidance, and love make all the difference♥️ Happy Father's Day!
See more posts on Father's Day here:
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Wishing all dads a very Happy Father's Day!
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