On the eve of father’s day, celebrities talk about their father and often share throwback pictures with them. You must be aware of some Bollywood father-son jodis, but some of them stay away from the limelight. Here we will talk about some well-known Indian son-father jodis.
The Profession of Bollywood Actor’s Fathers
1. Amitabh Bachchan-Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Starting with the legendary Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan, his father was a renowned Indian poet and writer from Uttar Pradesh. Some of his popular poetries are Madhushala, Agnipath, Ruke Na Tu, and Vishwa Sara So Raha Hai.
2. Aamir Khan-Tahir Hussain
Aamir Khan is the son of the famous film producer, screenwriter, actor, and film director Mohammad Tahir Hussain Khan aka Tahir Hussain. Tahir who was from Shahabad, Uttar Pradesh was the producer of Hindi films like Anamika (1973), Zakhmee (1975), Janam Janam Na Saath (1977), and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993).
3. Aditya Roy Kapoor-Kumud Roy Kapur
Aditya’s father Kumud Roy Kapur has stayed away from the limelight. He has been working as a film producer in Hindi films and hails from Mumbai.
4. Arjun Kapoor-Boney Kapoor
Next on the list is the famous son-father jodi Arjun Kapoor-Boney Kapoor. Boney Kapoor (born in Meerut) is a renowned film producer who is well known for producing the Hindi films Mr. India, No Entry, Judaai, and Wanted.
5. Ayushmann Khurrana-P. Khurrana
Ayushmann’s father P. Khurrana is an Indian astrologer who hails from Chandigarh. P. Khurrana has appeared in various TV astrology shows.
6. Akshay Kumar-Hari Om Bhatia
Akshay Kumar is always praised for his healthy lifestyle and punctuality, but a very few know this habit is inherited from his father Hari Om Bhatia, who was an Indian Army Officer. Hari Om hails from Amritsar, Punjab.
7. Farhan Akhtar-Javed Akhtar
Born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Farhan’s father Javed Akhtar is a renowned Indian poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and political activist. Javed Akhtar has received the prestigious national award five times.
8. Hrithik Roshan-Rakesh Roshan
Mumbai-born the famous film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor Rakesh Roshan is the father of the Hrithik Roshan. The duo has worked together in various Hindi films including the Koi… Mil Gaya series.
9. Ranbir Kapoor-Rishi Kapoor
The two famous actors of the Kapoor family are Ranbir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor. Rishi Kapoor was one of the top actors of his era. Hailing from Mumbai, Rishi Kapoor passed away on 30 April 2020.
10. Ranveer Singh-Jagjit Singh Bhavnani
Ranveer’s father Jagjit Singh Bhavnani is an Indian businessman who was born in Mumbai. He has decided to stay away from the limelight.
11. Salman Khan-Salim Khan
Other famous actor-producer jodi is Salman Khan and Salim Jodi. Salim Khan has also worked as a screenwriter and actor, who was born in Indore.
12. Shahid Kapoor-Pankaj Kapoor
Born in Ludhiana, Punjab, Pankaj Kapoor is a renowned theatre artist. He has also worked in many popular Hindi TV serials and films. He has worked with his son Shahid Kapoor in many acting projects.
13. Shah Rukh Khan- Meer Taj Mohammed Khan
Shah Rukh Khan’s father was a lawyer from New Delhi. He lost his father when he was too young. Shah Rukh has started a charity organization under his father’s name ‘Meer Foundation.’
14. Vicky Kaushal-Sham Kaushal
Vicky Kaushal’s father’s name is Sham Kaushal, who was born in Punjab. Sham Kaushal is a veteran stunt coordinator and action director in Hindi films.
15. Kartik Aaryan – Manish Tiwari
Kartik Aaryan was born into a family of doctors. His father Dr. Manish Tiwari, is a pediatrician, who hails from Gwalior. Manish Tiwari has kept himself away from the limelight and has made a few appearances in the media.
16. Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Nawabuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born to a farmer’s father Nawabuddin Siddiqui in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh. Nawabuddin Siddiqui never made an appearance in the media, and he passed away due to a brain hemorrhage.
17. Tiger Shroff-Jackie Shroff
Tiger’s father Jackie Shroff was one of the top Bollywood actors of his era. Jackie was born in a poor family who lived in a chawl in Mumbai.
18. Sidharth Malhotra-Sunil Malhotra
Sidharth Malhotra’s father Sunil Malhotra was a former Indian captain in the Merchant Navy, born in Delhi. Sunil has barely made any media appearance.
19. Emraan Hashmi-Syed Anwar Hashmi
Emraan is very close to his uncle Mahesh Bhatt and has rarely made any public appearance with his father. His father Syed Anwar Hashmi is an Indian businessman from Mumbai.
20. Randeep Hooda-Ranbir Hooda
Randeep’s father Ranbir Hooda is a doctor and professor from Haryana. He has appeared with Randeep at various social events.
21. Ajay Devgan-Veeru Devgan
Ajay Devgan’s father Veeru Devgan was a well-known Indian action choreographer, actor, and film director in Hindi films. He was born in Amritsar and worked in more than 200 Hindi films. Veeru Devgan died in 2019.
22. Manoj Bajpai-Radhakant Bajpai
Manoj was born to a farmer’s father Radhakant Bajpai in Bihar. In 2021, Radhakant Bajpai took his last breath.
23. Sushant Singh Rajput-Krishna Kumar Singh
Krishna Kumar Singh was born in Bihar and is retired from BISCOMAUN, Patna. Krishna Kumar lost his son Sushant Singh Rajput on 14 June 2020.
24. Saif Ali Khan – Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
Saif Ali Khan was born in a family of nawabs. His father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, born in Bhopal, was an Indian cricketer and a former captain of the Indian cricket team. He took his last breath on 22 September 2011.
25. Varun Dhawan – David Dhawan
Varun Dhawan’s father David Dhawan is a famous Indian director from Agartala. David is well known for his comedy films, especially with the Indian actor Govinda.
26. Irrfan Khan – Sahabzade Yaseen Ali
Irrfan Khan was to a Rajasthan-based tire merchant and entrepreneur Sahabzade Yaseen Ali Khan. On 29 April 2020, Irrfan khan passed away of complications of cancer.
27. Rajkummar Rao – Satyapal Yadav
Rajkummar Rao’s father’s name is Satyapal Yadav, and he was born in Haryana. Satyapal Yadav worked as a government employee in the Haryana revenue department.
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