For generations, Indian dads have been taught that love is something you show, not something you say. They may struggle to say “I love you” out loud, but they’ll wake up at 5 a.m. to drop you at the railway station. They may never say they’re worried, but they’ll call three times if you don’t pick up your phone. Their affection often hides behind practical questions, financial advice, reminders to carry an umbrella, and silent sacrifices that go unnoticed until much later.
This Father’s Day, Let’s take a look at nine things Indian dads rarely say, but somehow manage to show every single day.
