Filmfare Exclusive: Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and More Talk About Fatherhood

Fatherhood is filled with unforgettable moments, daring challenges but immense joys. In this Filmfare exclusive, Bollywood’s best actors, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Imran Khan, Suniel Shetty and Neil Nitin Mukesh open up about their personal experiences of being parents, juggling work with kids and more on fatherhood. From the highs of watching their children grow to learning better with each experience, these stars share heartfelt stories that reveal more about the bests of fatherhood.

The way I see this world, emotions and relationships is different. I get in touch with the real world all thanks to my children. My son says when I’m angry I’m like a monster. He says some strange sound emerges from me which doesn’t suit my build! He says I overdo it. Imagine a 13-yr-old saying that to me. Suhana says if I don’t like someone I should go and say it. Gauri lets me be, she never told me anything, but my kids are helping me to get in touch with the real world.

Fardeen Khan on long-distance parenting

Yes, it is tough. Not being a part of their everyday life is difficult. It’s tough. You’ve got holidays and phones. Thank God for Facetime and Zoom. Fortunately, I have a very strong bond with my children. That’s special.

Amitabh Bachchan on Shweta Bachchan’s screen debut with Sholay

My first child, my daughter Shweta (Nanda), acted in it (Sholay) too. Jaya (played Radha) was pregnant with her in the scene when Jai (Amitabh) goes to return the keys to her after Veeru (Dharmendra) and he have been caught trying to steal from Thakur’s (Sanjeev Kumar) locker. That’s a memory.

Imran Khan on his precious bond with daughter Imara

Neil Nitin Mukesh on his daughter Nurvi’s innocence

Suniel Shetty on daughter Athiya and son Ahan’s upbringing