On Father's Day, Rukhsar Rehman misses her father and says he taught her to be creative

Time of India

14 hours ago

Rukhsar Rehman, who has been a part of movies like D, Sarkar, God Tussi Great Ho, PK, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and 83, and TV shows like Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Baal Veer, and Mariam Khan - Reporting Live, to name some, shared that for her, Father's Day is a bittersweet reminder of the man who shaped her with love, laughter, and life lessons.
Though her father is no longer with her, his presence continues to guide her through memories that remain deeply cherished.
Sharing her thoughts on the occasion of Father's Day, which will be celebrated on June 15, she said, 'When my papa was alive, I used to wish him and send him a bottle of perfume, as he was very fond of it,' she recalled, and added, 'He used to get quite amused also and say, 'Sirf aaj hee hai papa day?''
Speaking fondly of the simple yet rich experiences they shared together—like sipping a cup of tea and listening to Farsi songs—she said, 'Oh, my father has taught me a lot of things—from chess, carrom, and badminton to reading and the love for music.'
One of the greatest gifts her father passed on to her was creativity. She said, 'Be it reading or music, sabhi unki hee den hai (everything has been given by him).' And though he's no longer physically present, she honours his memory by continuing to read poetry and, 'of course, having anything sweet (if you can call it a legacy).'
Asked what would have made him proud today, Rukhsar said, 'He was very proud of me and happy with me. I guess that gives me a lot of sukoon knowing wherever he must be, he must be looking at me with a lot of love.'
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