It’s time to celebrate our first Heroes, Tata Play Binge curates a special heartwarming movie list for Father’s Day

We recently celebrated Mother’s Day and now it’s time to rejoice in the force of nature called Fathers. The third Sunday of June marks Father’s Day, a day to celebrate their incredible support, unconditional love and the ability to crack countless dad jokes. Tata Play Binge has curated a list of movies that are not just all time favorites but showcase the power of father’s love and righteousness with some masaledaar Bollywood tadka. ; Be it intense, emotional dramas like Paa or lighthearted, laugh out loud comedies like About My Father, or the cult classic Sooryavansham, Tata Play Binge has it all. So grab a bucket of popcorn and tune into these incredible movies.

Sooryavansham – Amazon Prime Video
Bollywood classic Sooryavansham stars the veteran Amitabh Bachchan playing dual roles: Bhanupratap, a rich village sarpanch and Heera, his illiterate son. Heera’s dismissive attitude towards life and education creates a rift of animosity between the father-son duo and the film explores the nuances of parental love and sacrifice. Showing the stricter, more typical Indian dad, the film teaches the value of communication in the relationship. Garnering a cult following in South Asia, the film stars Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan and was the remake of a Tamil language film named SuryaVamsam. Set Max has even purchased the TV rights for the film from Sony Max for the next 100 odd years, further cementing its place on the Mount Rushmore of Hindi cinema.

Taken 2/3 – Disney+ Hotstar
Taken 2 and Taken 3 are the second and final installments in the action-drama TAKEN trilogy. The films star Liam Neeson who plays retired CIA officer Bryan Mills. Mills constantly finds himself in danger owing to his profession but when his family, more importantly his beloved daughter Kim gets dragged into, his fatherly instincts kick in and he is willing to go to the ends of the earth to save his daughter. Showcasing the raw essence of being a father, that is, protecting your children, Neeson portrays the perfect dad as he goes to hell and back to protect his own.

About My Father – Lionsgate Play
About My Father, starring stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and the iconic Robert De Niro, is the story of a strict, traditional Italian father Salvo who crashes in on his son’s plans to propose to his American girlfriend. Much to Sebastian’s annoyance, his father insists on joining them over the weekend to get to know the potential in-laws, which results in hilarious accidents and confusions. The film celebrates the loving bond between a father and a son, the clash of two vastly different cultures and the value of family.

Paa – MX Player
PAA is an impactful drama about a young ambitious boy named Auro, portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder named progeria. Auro, who lives with his mother Vidya (Vidya Balan), has a chance encounter with his estranged father, politician Amol Arte (Abhishek Bachchan) which results in secrets unveiling and families reuniting. learning the importance of being a present father changes his outlook towards life. This National Award Winning film is bound to make you emotional and make you appreciate your dads even more.

Gandhi My Father – ZEE5
Gandhi My Father is a biopic that illustrates the tragic life of Harilal Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s son. The plot dives into the duo’s strained relationship owing to the stark differences in ideals between the father and son and the havoc that it eventually wreaks upon the family. This causes bad blood between the two and Harilal cuts off contact with his father. This sorrowful, historic tale talks about the struggles of growing up in a constant shadow, parental disconnect and the ground realities of choosing your dreams over family. Starring Akshaye Khanna, Darshan Jariwala, Shefali Shah and Bhoomika Chawla, the film teaches the value of maintaining and building on your relationship with your dad, by showcasing the father-son relationship in a new light.