Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic line, “Rishtey mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hai...” from his 1988 film Shahenshah is often used to celebrate paternal bonds. Industry dads — writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and David Dhawan, actors Shakti Kapoor and Jackie Shroff talk about bonding with their equally, and sometimes more, known children.

Varun Dhawan (left) with his father David Dhawan