Father’s Day 2026: Fathers certainly play a vital role in shaping their children’s lives. In Bollywood, where the debate around nepotism refuses to die down, many star fathers have served as guiding forces for their children, offering invaluable career advice, emotional support, and lessons drawn from their own experiences in the industry. This Father’s Day, we take a look at what some star kids have said about their fathers over the years, and how these relationships have influenced both their personal and professional journeys. Ranbir Kapoor has frequently described his late father, Rishi Kapoor, as one of the biggest influences in his life. Though he has admitted that their relationship wasn’t always emotionally expressive, Ranbir says he learned discipline and professionalism from watching his father work tirelessly throughout his career. In an interview with the Free Press Journal, Ranbir said, “Papa was very strict, but he was wonderful. It was because of him I got exposure to the world. He was the one who sent me abroad for further education thus I have received a …