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Dedicate these songs to dad, on Father's Day

Last updated on: June 17, 2011 16:06 IST
Papa Khete Hai from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Bollywood films thrive on relationships and drama. There's a song for every season and every reason.

With Father's Day coming up, we decided to check out some popular songs that have been sung for daddy. Go ahead, dedicate these songs to your father on Sunday!

Papa Kehte Hai, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Aamir Khan's first commercial hit Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak had a lot of things going for it. One of them was the hugely popular song Papa Kehte Hai, still very popular today.

Papa Ki Pari Hoon Main, Main Prem Ki Deewani

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Papa Ki Pari Hoon Main from Main Prem Ki Deewani


Kareena Kapoor sang Papa Ki Pari Hoon Main for her onscreen father Pankaj Kapur in the film Main Prem Ki Deewani, telling us how girls are always the father's pet.

Tu Mera Dil, Tu Meri Jaan, Akele Hum Akele Tum

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Tu Mera Dil, Tu Meri Jaan song from Akele Hum Akele Tum


The song Tu Mera Dil, Tu Meri Jaan saw the beautiful father-son relationship up close in Akele Hum Akele Tum.

Papa Mere Papa, Main Aisa Hi Hoon

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Papa Mere Papa from Main Aisa Hi Hoon

So what if your father is mentally challenged? You don't love him any less. That's what Ruccha Vaidya's Gungun seems to be saying in this song Papa Mere Papa in Main Aisa Hi Hoon, starring Ajay Devgn.

Daddy Cool, Chaahat

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Daddy Cool from Chaahat



Anupam Kher argues with his screen son Shah Rukh Khan, as he wants him to marry while the latter is just not interested.

Ho Meri Jaan Tum Papa, Rishtey

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Ho Meri Jaan Tum Papa from Rishtey


A very emotional Anil Kapoor watches his screen son sing to him, in the film Rishtey.

Phool Ye Kahan Se Aya Hai, Kaash

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Phool Ye Kahan Se Aya Hai song from Kaash


Kaash revolves around a boy suffering from cancer. His father (played Jackie Shroff) tries to fulfill his last wishes.

Hey Raju Hey Daddy, Ek Hi Bhool

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Hey Raju Hey Daddy song from Ek Hi Bhool



Jeetendra fools around with his son Raju in the beach, and the two have a fun time. In the film, Raju brings together his parents -- including mom Rekha --  after they get separated due to Jeetendra's 'bhool'.

O Daddy Ji Bolo Mera Beta Ji, Aakhri Goli

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O Daddy Ji Bolo Mera Beta Ji song from Aakhri Goli


O Daddy Ji Bolo Mera Beta Ji from Aakhri Goli is a sweet jugalbandi between father (Om Prakash) and son (Sunil Dutt), who argue about their generation gap.

Title track of Papa The Great

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Title track of Papa The Great



All of us think our fathers are great human beings. This title track of Papa The Great is a dedication to them.