That's my daddy dearest!

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Mitali

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Posted: 20 years ago

You may have seen them with their screen fathers on the telly night after night, but on the occasion of Father's Day tomorrow, hitList takes you to meet their real fathers as these daddy's girls recount those memories that linger on about their dads

Juhi Parmar (Kumkum of Kumkum — Ek Pyaara Sa Bandhan) and Devendra Parmar

Papa is general manager, Reid &Taylor, and is currently based in Mysore though Jaipur is our hometown. I am papa's weakness; he can't see tears in my eyes --- so whatever I ask for I get.

The fondest memories I have is when he would take me to the revolving restaurant in Jaipur. I loved to get a bird's eye-view of the city. In 1997, he gifted me a German Shepherd whom I call Bosky —- this is the best gift I have received from him.

Chavvi Mittal (Disha of Tumhari Disha) and Devendra Mittal

My papa is a businessman in Gurgaon. My fondest memory of him is the unparalleled support he has shown me during my initial days.

I wanted to be a singer since the age of seven and used to go for my classes. I remember him coming with me and waiting patiently outside giving me encouragement.

Also when I became an anchor and started my television career he boosted my morale and told me I can make it.

Shama Sikander (Pooja of Ye Meri Life Hai) and Sikander Ali Gesawat

My papa is from Rajasthan and in the marble business. My folks tell me that when I was born, dad took me iin his arms and whistled at me. I gave him a broad grin.

Since then whenever he whistled, I would run to him. Even if he's far away and I hear that trademark whistle I can instantly recognise it's him.

Komolika Guha Thakurta (Gayatri of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) and Nirup Guha Thakurta

Baba has retired from the advertising world; he was with the HTA and is based in Kolkata.

The faith that Baba has in me, his trust and his love has been my greatest strengths.

Till date, whatever decisions I have taken have been with the hope that I will not let Baba down. I may not have been the ideal daughter always, but Baba has been the best father that anyone can have.

From taking me for walks in the rain, to assuring me that maths was not such a dreaded subject, to always taking time out for vacations, to standing outside the gates of the exam hall, to holding my hand when I was a nervous bride, to standing by my side when I was having my baby — Baba has always been there for me.

Till date a smile from him, a pat on the back is all that I need to take on the world. I'd just like to tell him — I love you Baba!

Papa kehte hain...

Some more of daddy's little girls!

1. Kulraj Randhawa (Kareena of Kareena Kareena) and Col S.S Randhawa

My dad is a retired army officer and is from Chandigarh. Even though I am a girl, he never treated me like one. He considered me to be like his son.

He told me to be independent and try different things in life. I remember when I was in 7th or 8th standard we had a flat tyre on our way to some place.

He made me change the tyre and taught me how to do it. He also told me how to be a sharp shooter. I admire him for the way he's bought me up and I think a lot of my confidence is basically because of the way he brought me up.

2. Tassnim Sheikh (Mohini of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) and Abrar Hussain

My dad has always been in Mumbai. He's a retired electrical engineer. I remember as a kid he used to make it a point to drop me to school. Till my 12th standard he made sure he accompanied me to school.

During the rains, he would carry me on his shoulder and hold an umbrella in the other hand. I loved the monsoons and recall how I would play with the raindrops as they fell on my hand. Also, I would wait for my day at school. I waited for school to end just so I could go see him.

3. Mona Singh (Jassi) with Colonel Jasbir Singh

Papa has retired from army life and is based in Pune. I have always been my father's daughter — pampered and spoilt.

For just about anything, I would always run to him. I have had this great bond with my father.

In fact my older sister would always say that she was the adopted child as papa would always pamper me.

4. Swetta Keswani and Suresh Chander Keswani

Dad is an engineer who is retired now. He used to work in an engineering firm which required him to travel wherever the company took on new projects.

Once he was stationed in Baghdad and we were on an outing. I was wearing these new shoes that squeaked whenever I walked. I was so scared of the noise as I thought a rat was behind me!

So, I made him carry me all around. I also recall the time I argued with him about the spelling of laugh. I insisted laugh was spelt as 'laf'. I annoyed him to the point that he had to slap me!

5. Aashka Goradia (Kumud of Kkusum) and Dhimant Goradia

My papa is in the infrastructure business based in Ahmedabad. The memory that always lingers on in my mind is of my father on the day of my class 10 results.

He was so worked up about my score that he paced up and down in the house till he saw my results — I had secured 83 per cent! Only then could he relax. Even today, I still can't forget papa's face and expressions that day.