Father’s Day is just around the corner and here are some of the actors of COLORS’ family sharing their thoughts on their beloved fathers and the plans they have for the day.
Kushal Punjabi who plays Danny Manchanda in the show Ishq Mein Marjawan says, “Father’s Day is coincidentally on my dad’s birthday this year around. So, it’s a double celebration. I’m planning to give him something timeless, a nice wrist watch. My dad was a merchant navy officer, and in those times phones weren’t so handy. So I used to write long letters to him and then wait for days at a stretch to hear back from him. This is something special we share. My father has taught me how to stay humble, grounded and be respectful to people irrespective of their background. I want to instill these values in my son as well. My father is also the factor that binds our entire family together. He’s liberal and progressive in his thoughts, sometimes more than the young people around. I think he’s a true rockstar.”
Vijayendra Kumeria who plays Sooraj in the show Udann said, “My father is more like a friend to me. I can talk to him about anything and everything. He has always stood by me in difficult times. I remember when I left my job to try my luck on the silver screen, all he said was he wants me to do whatever makes me happy. This is one thing that has stuck with me since then. I’m more like my dad and have grown idolizing him. Fatherhood is really special, and it’s a sheer joy to see my daughter smile. I will always teach my daughter to be hard-working and never back down on the path to success. As far as my plans for the day are concerned, my daughter is very small and loves going for drives, so I’ll definitely take her out for a drive.”
Harshad Chopra who plays the role of Aditya in the show Bepannaah expressed, “Every year on father’s day, my sister and me let dad plan the day and we generally go with whatever he has in mind. For us as a family it’s always about sharing the little moments and making the most out of them. One of my favourite memories of my father when I was a child is, watching him cut fruits at home. To this day, our family enjoys reaping the ‘fruits’ of his labor. I learnt driving from my father, the mantra he taught me years back still rings in my mind that when you drive, just imagine everyone else is blind. I’d really envy how my father is amazing with numbers. I wish I excelled at accounts just like him.”
Rubina Dilaik who essays the role of Saumya in the show Shakti…Astitva ke Ehsaas Ki expressed, “This year, I haven’t made any plans in particular for father’s day since my daddy is really busy with my wedding preparations…I remember when my sister and I were just kids, he used to give us a nice ‘head chumpi’ on the weekends post which we would sit in the sun and then take a bath. He’s taken really good care of us for which we won’t be able to thank him enough. My father is also the one who taught us the importance of respect, he always said that you give respect to everyone irrespective of their social status, religion etc. and at the same time ensure you have it for yourself. This is something I try living by everyday”.
Vaishnavi Dhanraj who plays the role of Mahi in COLORS’ top running show Bepannaah expressed, “My father is my hero. We don’t live in the same city so I won’t be able to celebrate the day with him. But I’m planning to gift him a nice tie. He has bought me many gifts as a kid, and now I think it’s my turn. During my childhood, I would often pretend that I’m asleep just so my dad carries me to the bed. It’s the sweetest and the fondest memory that I will always have. I am where I am because of my dad because he instilled the importance of staying strong in every situation. He finishes the smallest of work as soon as he can and never procrastinates, this quality I feel I have, too.”
Ritvik Arora who plays Ahaan in the show Tu Aashiqui says, “This Father’s Day, I am looking forward to spend some quality time with my father. Currently, since I am shooting day and night, spending time with him would be the biggest gift for both of us. Since my childhood, my father has been very frank with me, he taught me self -control and guided me to what’s right and what’s wrong. I would love to get my father’s social skills, he makes friends quickly and I am completely opposite of him.”
Yash Tonk who plays the role of Shamsher Singh Bhagela in the show Roop..Mard ka Naya Swaroop expressed “My dad has always taught to me take criticism positively. He has been my biggest critic and has watched all my shows. Fatherhood has changed my life beautifully. It’s one of the best feelings a man could ever experience. Both my daughters are fairly young and it fills me with joy to witness them growing up. I want both my daughters to grow up to be strong women. They should be able to face any situation head on. Being strong is really important in these times especially for women.”
