From Dangal to Piku: 5 Bollywood Father’s Day Films to Stream at Home

Father’s Day doesn’t always need a fancy dinner reservation or an expensive gift. For many, the best way to mark the occasion is to stay home, order in, and watch a film that captures the messy, loving, and often complicated bond between a parent and child.

Bollywood has produced some memorable father-son and father-daughter stories over the decades. This year, instead of scrolling endlessly through streaming catalogues, here are five movies that deserve a watch — each available on popular OTT platforms.

Dangal (2016)

Aamir Khan plays Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to become world-class grapplers. What makes Dangal stand out is the way it shows a father’s ambition evolving into genuine support for his daughters’ dreams.

The film is available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. It runs for 161 minutes — long, but it earns every second.

Piku (2015)

Deepika Padukone plays the title role, a hardworking architect who juggles her career and her hypochondriac father Bhashkor, played by Amitabh Bachchan. The film is a light-hearted look at adult children caring for aging parents.

Director Shoojit Sircar keeps the tone warm without being sentimental. Piku is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

This family drama from Karan Johar is built around the conflict between a stern father (Amitabh Bachchan) and his adopted son (Shah Rukh Khan). The film is over-the-top in true early-2000s Bollywood style, but the central relationship is what holds it together.

It’s available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Expect melodrama, lavish sets, and at least one song that everyone knows the lyrics to.

Uunchai (2022)

Three elderly friends decide to climb the Everest base camp after the death of a fourth friend. The film is as much about fulfilling a promise as it is about father figures — one character, played by Amitabh Bachchan, shares a tender bond with a younger guide who becomes a surrogate son.

Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, Uunchai is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5.

Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain (2022)

This lesser-known indie film stars Sanjay Mishra and Ekavali Khanna as a middle-aged couple navigating the distance from their adult daughter. The father, played by Mishra, struggles to express his emotions — a theme many Indian families will recognise.

Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain is available on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube. It’s a quiet, unhurried watch that rewards patience.

What to Watch For

Streaming platforms often refresh their catalogues around holidays. If these five don’t appeal, keep an eye out for new additions — Netflix and Amazon Prime Video sometimes add themed collections for Father’s Day weekend.