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A crowd-favourite is Piku that shone a light on the eccentric family of an ailing, single father and his daughter. Bhashkor is an educated, opinionated man whose daughter lives with him, a daughter who is perhaps even more headstrong than he is.
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Gunjan Saxena wants to fly. Her mother doesn’t think it’s wise and her brother is critical of her lofty choice. Though her father lacks the money she needs to pursue her dream, he makes up for it with abundant motivation and a cheery disposition.
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Based on the true story of the Phogat family, Dangal was received extremely well by the audience. Aamir Khan plays the central role of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta (Fatima Sana Shaikh) and Babita (Sanya Malhotra) to become India’s top wrestlers.
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Picture this, it’s the late 90s, you are dressed up in your best, samosa in one hand and cola in the other. It’s showtime and you are at the movie theatre, ready to watch the blockbuster Chachi 420. This movie has managed to hold mass appeal even after decades.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial debut beautifully explores the bond between a mute father and a normal kid. The film really touches you when Nana Patkar tries to revive his daughter in a coma by a moving ‘mute’ speech.
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The 90s blockbuster that gave us “Rahul is a cheater”, “Pyaar dosti hai”, “Hum ek baar jeete hai, ek baar marte hai, shaadi bhi ek baar hoti hai… aur pyar ek baar hi hota hai” is none other than KKHH. Shah Rukh Khan‘s little Anjali (Sana Saeed) in Karan Johar’s debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai had us laughing and crying alternatively through the film.
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This story of an unwed, pregnant teenager boosted Preity Zinta’s career. It follows the journey of bubbly Priya Bakshi, who is loved and supported by all her family, especially her father (Anupam Kher). Once she finds out that she is pregnant, her family supports her decision to keep the child.
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Irrfan Khan’s Angrezi Medium is an emotional story packed with powerful performances. Champak Bansal (Irrfan) is a simple, small-town businessman – one of the owner’s of Ghasitaram sweet shop chain – who’s leading a comfortable life with his teenage daughter, Tarika (Radhika Madan).
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Parents are the epitome of unconditional love and acceptance for their children. And yet, even today, the LGBTQ+ community struggles to receive this love and support. This movie deals with a closet lesbian coming to terms with her sexuality and her conservative but rambunctious family.
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In another case of putting a daughter’s desires over their own, father Paresh Rawal in R. Balki’s Cheeni Kum finally agrees to let his daughter, played by Tabu, marry a significantly older man. A sensitive subject of love that crosses ages is not an easily digestible fact for most Indian parents.
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