Father’s Day special| Pratibha Ranta: I'm in the film industry because of my papa

Jun 14, 2025 Anjali Mishra

From Shimla’s orchards to Mumbai’s limelight, an emotional Father’s Day tribute unfolds

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Growing up in a farmer’s family, Pratibha’s values of humility were shaped by her dad, Rajesh

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“My father has been the biggest inspiration… he worked hard to give us a better life,” says Pratibha

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Rajesh would bring home movie CDs, igniting Pratibha’s passion for cinema

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Main uske bola bina hi uski mann ki baat samajh jata hun,” says Rajesh - a testament to their deep bon

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Now I feel parenty towards my parents…I want to give them everything

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Pratibha says, “I love that I’m known by my father’s name. That is my biggest achievement

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