Not all desi dads are cut from the same cloth but there are some qualities that every Indian father possesses. Taunting their kids when they wake up late or using sarcasm to insult them is a birthright of every dad and they take it very seriously. 

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Every dad is different in his own way. Whether your old man is expressive and emotional or strict and stern, he is a typical Indian dad if he does everything under the sun just to see a tiny smile on your face without showing a frown line on his.

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Some Bollywood movies and series have given us the most relatable and real dads ever who remind us of the sacrifice, love and taunts of our own fathers. These reel dads have made us scream “he is so much like my dad” at our TV screens too many times.  

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Here are 5 types of onscreen desi dads that remind us too much of our own papa, baba, abba and dad at our home.   

1. Satendra Sharma: The Struggler dad

Satendra Sharma from Aam Aadmi Family is the one who makes sure you are aware of all the facilities you are getting which he didn’t enjoy as a kid and that you know its importance. He will tell you stories of how he used to climb mountains and swim rivers (all the time) just to go to school. And, if you suggest buying something, even for him, get ready for one of those “beta, paise aise kharch karoge toh..” lectures.

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2. Yashwardhan Raichand: The Sanskari Dad

This is the dad for whom ‘sanskar, sanskriti and parampara’ are of utmost priority. If you have a father like Mr Raichand, you are required to attend family functions and festivals without fail, even if that means you have to come home from London in a helicopter. Plus, you are pretty sure that you will have to marry a girl he chooses for you. Because, keh diya na? Bas. Keh diya! 

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3. Indravadan Sarabhai: The Sarcastic dad

He is the daddy cool who is always looking for fun and sometimes trouble. He uses sarcasm like a true blue desi dad. Honestly, he is better than Chandler at roasting and killing someone with his sarcastic one-liners. But you can always count on him when you make a blunder because he always has your back, and also a dozen solutions in his mischievous mind. 

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4. Chaudhry Baldev Singh: The Strict Dad

One death stare from him still gives you nightmares, TBT when you had to make scenarios in your head before taking permission from him as a kid. You have grown up with certain house rules that you still sometimes follow subconsciously, given the fear of your dad. However, you know that he is like a coconut with a hard shell but a warm heart underneath. 

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5. Sanjay Thapar: The Supportive Dad

If you have a dad like Bunny’s dad in YJHD, especially when your friends have a Chaudhry Baldev Singh at their house, you are one lucky son of a...uber supportive dad. He supports you in every decision and encourages you to live the life he never got to live. Plus, he will casually slip in some cash, without you even asking.   

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So which one of these are you blessed with? 

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