Anil Kapoor Reflects on Being an Absent Father, Praises Wife

Actor Anil Kapoor openly discussed his past role as an "absent father" due to his career commitments. He acknowledged his wife, Sunita, for effectively raising their children, likening her role to that of a single parent.

30 Apr, 16:41 — 30 Apr, 17:56

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Anil Kapoor, often perceived as a 'daddy cool' figure, has opened up about his past struggles with fatherhood, revealing a more candid and vulnerable side. This reflection offers a glimpse into the personal sacrifices and the often-unseen efforts of partners in balancing demanding careers with family life.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual101d ago

Anil Kapoor admits being an absent father, praises wife Sunita

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor may be known as Bollywood’s evergreen “daddy cool,” but the star has now candidly admitted that his off-screen reality as a father wasn’t quite the same. In a recent conversation, the 69-year-old actor reflected on his parenting journey—owning up to his absence during his children’s growing-up years, while also crediting wife Sunita Kapoor for holding the family together.

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