Top Bollywood Movies On Father-Son Relationship

Emotions are best portrayed through films. Sometimes we feel like pouring out our emotions in front of our near and dear ones but due to some inhibitions refrain from doing so. Here then, the bond shared between a father and a son is truly commendable. A father may have lots of warm feelings toward his son but somehow fails to express them. Well, this is a list of top Bollywood films that deal with the father-son relationship in an exemplary manner.

1. Paa

When one thinks of the father-son relationship the first movie that would surely cross his/her mind is Paa. In this movie, the chemistry between the son and the father is very authentic since the real life father and son don the roles of the father and the son on the big screen too. If nothing else, you must watch this film to exhibit Abhishek Bachchan essaying the role of a father to his real life dad Amitabh Bachchan. The son is diagnosed with a rare disease called Progeria in this movie. Amitabh was at his “cute” best in this movie, trying his best to even the relationship between his anguished mother and estranged father.

2. Wake Up Sid

​Ranbir Kapoor lives in his own world where he doesn’t care about the realities of life. He just leads a jolly life without worrying about the future. The highlight of the movie is the genuine relationship shared between the dad and his son in this movie. The filmmakers in no way exaggerated their relationship. It is very real and strikes the right chord. There is also a noteworthy scene that involves a quarrel between the two.

3. Udaan

Here we have a dad who doesn’t treat his son properly and is often rude to him. But the question of the day is whether the son would come to terms with the abusive behavior of his alcoholic dad and emerge a wiser person. Just grab your CDs to find out the answer.

4. Waqt: The Race Against Time

If you are looking for a movie that completely revolves around the father-son relationship then Waqt: The Race Against Time is the movie for you. Every father is preoccupied towards securing his children’s future; this is beautifully shown in this movie. And who else could do full justice to the character of a loving father other than Big B? Akshay Kumar is a wayward son in this movie, and the movie shows the efforts taken by his father, Big B, to make him a responsible person.

5. Apne

Well, the Deols are seen playing the father and his sons in this movie. So the camaraderie they share would be awesome right? Dharmendra is ostracized from boxing, and he trains his son to get justice. Does he succeed in his mission? Watch the movie to find out.

6. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum

Adopted son and father…what more emotions can you expect from a father-son relationship? The real son of the father takes every possible step to reunite the estranged adopted son and his parents. The father later realizes his mistakes and goes a step beyond in apologizing to his sons….

7. Akele Hum Akele Tum

Well, this movie would surely make you dab the soft tears from your eyes for the wonderful performances of Aamir Khan and Aditya Narayan, the reel-life father, and son. The beauty of the flick is that it doesn’t blame anyone; Aamir and Manisha are separated, and Manisha becomes a famous actress. But finally it is love for the kid that reunites the couple.