From Karan Johar To Anushka Sharma, Celebs Pour Their Hearts Out For Their Dads

On the occasion of International Father’s Day, celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June, several Bollywood celebrities took a moment to honour their real life superheroes. From sharing rare throwback photos to penning emotional tributes, stars like Karan Johar, Anushka Sharma, Suniel Shetty, and Genelia Deshmukh expressed gratitude for the love, strength, and lessons their fathers passed on.

Karan Johar shared a touching photo with his late father, legendary producer Yash Johar. In his caption, he 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.”

Randeep Hooda took a trip down memory lane, posting a series of childhood pictures with his father and captioning it, “From horses to life lessons, you’ve taught me the reins of it all. Happy Father’s Day, Dad!” #Fathersday

Soha Ali Khan, posted a reflective message on Instagram, saying: ” “To the fathers we miss and the ones we hold on to – we love you  #fathersday.”

Actor Vivek Oberoi dropped a video tribute on X (formerly Twitter), calling his father the producer of his “greatest feature called Life.” “To my incredible father, Happy Father’s Day! You are the producer of my greatest feature called Life, illuminating every frame. From the earliest script of childhood dreams to the dynamic daily grind of building businesses, your guidance has been the perfect composition, the flawless take. Thank you for showing me how to truly perform, both on stage and in the challenging, thrilling world of entrepreneurship.”

To my incredible father, Happy Father’s Day! You are the producer of my greatest feature called Life, illuminating every frame. From the earliest script of childhood dreams to the dynamic daily grind of building businesses, your guidance has been the perfect composition, the… pic.twitter.com/13KP97OrKO

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) June 15, 2025

Suniel Shetty penned a short note on his Instagram handle along with his childhood pic with his father. “No big post. No fancy words. Just a heart full of gratitude and a quiet thank you…For the love that never asked for anything in return. For being my first hero, my silent strength, My forever home. Happy Father’s Day.”

Genelia Deshmukh, who will next be seen in Sitaare Zameen Par, shared a sweet Father’s Day note via her Instagram stories, celebrating her father’s presence and support. “Happy Father’s Day Pops. If the going gets tough – the tough gets going, is something that you have always taught me..N without this mindset – I wouldn’t be half the person I am – So Thank you Pops for being my strength – Everytime I feel I can’t, I remember you saying that I can and I go ahead TO MY BIGGEST FAN From YOUR BIGGEST FAN”

Actress Kajal Aggarwal extended wishes to both her father and her father-in-law with a heartwarming family photo. “Happy Father’s Day to the two incredible dads in my life — my own, and the one I was lucky to marry into! Thank you both for being our guiding lights — your strength, kindness, and values are what we hope to pass on to Neil. You’ve shown us the power of quiet wisdom, of showing up with love, and of laughing through the chaos. Neil is growing up surrounded by the best examples — and we’re so grateful for that. Here’s to the original superheroes in our lives. Lots of love today and always!”

Anushka Sharma shared, “To the first man I ever loved—and the first man our daughter did …. Happy Father’s Day to all the beautiful fathers everywhere.”

Kiara Advani also penned a sweet note on Instagram, “To the man who raised me with patience, strength, and so much love, You will always be my first hero… and probably the only person who still answers my calls on the first ring. To the man who raised my husband, thank you for shaping the man I get to build a life with. And to my husband, who’s about to become a dad, I already know our child is the luckiest. Happy Father’s Day to the incredible dads in my life.”

Janhvi Kapoor shared a picture with her family, “Happy Father’s Day Dad. U have always been there for everyone made their lives better & that’s a quality ! will always admire about u… stay happy stay healthy stay the way u are !!! Love U”