Actor Zayed Khan, who is back in the spotlight, says being a father is more of a healthy balance between a best friend and the most honest critique. On Father’s Day 2025, the Main Hoon Na star speaks exclusively about being a dad to sons Zidaan and Aariz, parenting tips from his father and veteran star Sanjay Khan, and more.

Zayed Khan on being a father

Zayed believes that, according to him, fatherhood is about knowing when to be a father and when to be a friend. Recalling the time his elder son Zidaan was born, he shares, “I was awestruck. It was the first time I knew I had duties to fulfill beyond myself. It dawned on me the responsibility of being a father. And the other time it happens is when they say "Papa" for the first time. That`s when a man knows he can no longer be a boy.”

When asked if his lad has watched any of his films, Zayed answers, “He has watched some. Some he likes and some he tells me honestly that he doesn`t. I welcome his criticism.”