Updated On: 18 June, 2012 07:06 AM IST | | Special Features
For a child, nobody can take the mother's place. So how much role does the father have in shaping the child's future? Well, going by the lovely testimonials we got from various celebs, a lot! Yesterday was Father's Day and CS got celebs to share their most cherished memories with their fathers.

Zayed Khan
I have a lot to thank my dad for. He gave me a memorable childhood and no matter what came his way, he kept the family together. But after a severe accident on the sets of Tipu Sultan, I went to meet him in the hospital. I was devastated to see him bed ridden and broken. As I went closer to him, he said, “Don’t worry son, I will complete Tipu Sultan and build the best health spa in the world.” He eventually did that, within seven years against all odds. His strong will has been my inspiration throughout. My dad’s tenacity is something that I want to pass on to my son.

Leander Paes
Apart from myself, my dad is one of my biggest critics. If he turns around and says ‘well done’ to me, it means I’ve really done well. He’s been amazing with his evolution of training. For the last nine years, my recovery system has been so wonderful because of him. It has enabled me to play for so long. My dad’s the first one to be by my side when I’ve had a bad match and the last one to wish me when I’ve won a match. By the time I get to him, he would have already raised the bar for me.