Himanshu Malhotra Remembers His Late Father with Gratitude and Grace; says, “Every Day Is My Father's Day”
Actor Himanshu Malhotra , who will soon be seen in Rana Naidu 2, opened up about the emotional significance of Father’s Day and the irreplaceable influence of his late father, Ashok Malhotra . For Himanshu, remembering his father isn’t limited to one designated day—it's a feeling that’s present in every moment.
“I think all these days are created by us as human beings—perhaps because we don’t always get the time in our daily lives to truly pause and remember our parents,” Himanshu reflects. “Since my father is no longer with us and his photo is right in front of me every day, it feels like I still meet him, talk to him.”
Himanshu describes his father as someone full of warmth and positivity. “Just yesterday was his birthday, and I was thinking about him a lot,” he shares. “The memory that always comes back is the tight hug he would give me—filled with love and comfort. He always had a smile on his face, even when things at home got tense. He had a lightness about him, a generosity, and a heart that was pure and innocent.”
Among the many values his father passed on, Himanshu says one stands out the most: staying calm and composed in the face of adversity. “He always said, smile—no matter what. It wasn’t about being fake, it was about being grounded. He believed every situation passes, and nothing should be taken too seriously,” Himanshu adds. “His perseverance was something else. Even after working for more than three decades, he still wanted to keep building, to grow his business. That unbreakable spirit is what I carry forward.”
Though he doesn’t believe in marking Father's Day in a traditional way, Himanshu feels his father’s legacy lives on through him. “A part of him is in me. That’s his legacy. I don’t need a calendar date to feel it—I live it every day.”
Reflecting on his recent release, Kesari Veer, Himanshu says, “He would’ve been so proud to see me on the big screen—on 70mm. I missed him a lot that day. He would’ve been the first to cheer, no matter the size of my role.”
As Himanshu gears up for his appearance in the upcoming season of Rana Naidu, it’s clear that his father's spirit continues to shape not just the actor, but the man behind the screen.
“I think all these days are created by us as human beings—perhaps because we don’t always get the time in our daily lives to truly pause and remember our parents,” Himanshu reflects. “Since my father is no longer with us and his photo is right in front of me every day, it feels like I still meet him, talk to him.”
Himanshu describes his father as someone full of warmth and positivity. “Just yesterday was his birthday, and I was thinking about him a lot,” he shares. “The memory that always comes back is the tight hug he would give me—filled with love and comfort. He always had a smile on his face, even when things at home got tense. He had a lightness about him, a generosity, and a heart that was pure and innocent.”
Among the many values his father passed on, Himanshu says one stands out the most: staying calm and composed in the face of adversity. “He always said, smile—no matter what. It wasn’t about being fake, it was about being grounded. He believed every situation passes, and nothing should be taken too seriously,” Himanshu adds. “His perseverance was something else. Even after working for more than three decades, he still wanted to keep building, to grow his business. That unbreakable spirit is what I carry forward.”
Though he doesn’t believe in marking Father's Day in a traditional way, Himanshu feels his father’s legacy lives on through him. “A part of him is in me. That’s his legacy. I don’t need a calendar date to feel it—I live it every day.”
Reflecting on his recent release, Kesari Veer, Himanshu says, “He would’ve been so proud to see me on the big screen—on 70mm. I missed him a lot that day. He would’ve been the first to cheer, no matter the size of my role.”
As Himanshu gears up for his appearance in the upcoming season of Rana Naidu, it’s clear that his father's spirit continues to shape not just the actor, but the man behind the screen.
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