Exclusive - Aishwarya Khare salutes her real-life superhero this Father’s Day; says 'He empowered us—taught us to raise our voices, stand our ground'

Father’s Day is a celebration of the profound role fathers play in shaping who we are and who we strive to become. With their steady hands and open hearts, fathers nurture resilience, teaching us to rise after every fall and face life’s challenges with strength, patience, and courage.

This year’s theme, “Fathers: Nurturing Resilience and Shaping Futures,” beautifully captures this enduring influence. Whether through wise words or silent sacrifices, fathers lead by example, quietly instilling values that stand the test of time. To daughters, they are protectors and pillars of strength; to sons, they are the blueprint of integrity and perseverance. Above all, fathers are the unsung architects of tomorrow, shaping lives with unwavering love and purpose. To mark this special day, actress Aishwarya Khare from Bhagya Lakshmi opens up about the quiet strength, life lessons, and unconditional love she has received from her father.Aishwarya Khare, who essays the role of Lakshmi in Bhagya Lakshmi said, “When I moved from Bhopal to Mumbai, everything was unfamiliar—the city, the people, the struggle. But one thing remained constant—my father’s belief in me. He’s never been someone to say too much, but his actions have always spoken volumes. After I won an award for Bhagya Lakshmi, I found out he had put up a huge poster of me outside our house in Bhopal.

That quiet, proud gesture gave me the courage to dream bigger." She further says, "Growing up with two sisters, he never once made us feel like we were missing out because we didn’t have a brother. Instead, he empowered us—taught us to raise our voices, stand our ground, and always believe in ourselves. Every ounce of resilience I have today comes from him.”