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There are many Hindi movies that showcase the intense and complex relationship between a father and son. The Mehta Boys is the latest movie to join this genre. Boman Irani directs and stars in this hard-hitting drama alongside Avinash Tiwary and Shreya Chaudhry. Read on to know if you should watch this film as well as other movies that handle father-son bond in a beautiful way.

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Should you watch ‘The Mehta Boys’?

According to initial reviews, The Mehta Boys is being touted to be known as an emotional and unpretentious drama that is winning hearts. In terms of performance, both the lead actors have justified the raw and intense sides of their characters. A few reviews also raved about Avinash’s raw and soul-crushing portrayal that has engraved his name in few of the talented actors of the current generation. As The Mehta Boys gets flooded with positive reviews, we would be remiss to not recommend this new release.

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‘Paa’ (DailyMotion)

R Balki’s Paa was well received by the audience owing to its gut-wrenching plot and a unique spin on father-son bond. The movie featured Abhishek Bachchan as the father and Amitabh Bachchan as his son, Auro, who suffers from Progeria, an extremely rare genetic defect. It also stars Vidya Balan who essayed the role of Auro’s mother.   

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‘Udaan’ (Netflix)

Udaan, starring Ronit Roy and Rajat Barmecha, is a must-watch movie that shows a painful and complex father-son relationship. Bhairav Singh is an abusive father who has a troubled relationship with his son. His son Rohan gets expelled from school and returns home. Their relationship is further strained when he resists his father’s wishes. 

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‘102 Not Out’ (Prime Video)

Starring legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor, 102 Not Out  is a must-watch comedy drama about a centenarian father, Dattatraya Vakhariya, who is 102 years old and his 75-year-old son. Dattatraya wants to break the record of the oldest living man on earth.  

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‘Wake Up Sid’ (Netflix)

Ayan Mukerji’s directorial Wake Up Sid! stars Ranbir Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak, and others. This movie marked Mukerji’s directorial debut. It is based on a wealthy father and his spoiled son who has always gotten what he wanted. When he fails his graduation, things take a troublesome turn.  

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‘Patiala House’ (Disney+ Hotstar)

Patiala House stars Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Akshay Kumar, and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. It follows Gattu who loves to play cricket, even though his father is against it. After he gets selected to play for an English team, he is forced to choose between his dreams and his father’s wishes.

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