India dedicates Sunday to fathers, Bollywood celebrities post on Instagram messages for their dads 

The day witnesses honouring of fathers and their influence in the society.

Originating from United States, ‘Father's Day’ has a significant historical context and background.
 
It is said that it was Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane in Washington who came up with the idea of celebrating ‘Father’s Day’ in 1909.
 
She received support from the local religious leaders and the pagers of history says that it was June 19, 1910 when the first ‘Fathers Day’ was celebrated.
 
Observance of the third Sunday of June as the ‘Father's Day’ was decreed by law in 1972, making the celebration of a day dedicated to the 'fathers' a mandatory one.

On this day, children present cards and small gifts to their father and convey their respects for holding such an important position in their lives.

Meanwhile, Bollywood celebrities joined the nation in observing the special day by paying tribute to the man they love the most in their life.

Hrithik Roshan shared a hilarious video with his children and captioned them as: "Throwback to the the day I learnt the true meaning of multitasking."

Anushka Sharma, Pari actress, shared an adorable image with her dad: "A conversation between my papa and me when he would drive me to pre University college before he went to his office on his Army posting in Bangalore...Papa- 'Always do the right thing in life no matter how hard it is . You will always come out happier and at peace with yourself 'Me- 'But how will I know what's the right thing to do in all situations in life' Papa-'For that, pray for wisdom. Wisdom to know the difference between right and wrong and the strength to choose the right thing always' I pray that you all find the same wisdom that I pray for daily and I pray that all girls are blessed with a father like mine."

Actress Shraddha Kapoor remarked: "My rock, my strength, my support and always by my side. So thankful to you. So blessed for you. Words can never do justice to express how much I love you.. my precious Baapu 💜💜💜 Happy Father’s Day @shaktikapoor."