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Father power: People share their father's overarching influence on their life

Updated on: 15 June,2024 04:59 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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A child need fathers just as they need their mothers to love them to be interested in them and to respond to their needs, making them feel valued and understood

Father power: People share their father's overarching influence on their life

Father power

Fathers really do matter. A child need fathers – just as they need their mothers – to love them, to be interested in them and to respond to their needs, making them feel valued and understood. He can be an inspiration and guiding light in his Childs life.


Ajiitabh Dutta, A business Coach, and A Growth Consultant
As the CEO of Simplicity Communications, Ajiitabh Dutta has made a significant impact in the world of marketing and business. He has coached and trained over 2000 entrepreneurs, powered over a hundred companies into exponential growth and conducted over 300 seminars. On the occasion of Father’s day Ajiitabh Dutta said “My life has shaped largely with a value system that my father imparted to me. I lost my father to cancer as a teenager, yet, whatever I am today, it is because of what I learnt from him. I can summarise these learnings as the three C’s, courage, commitment, and confidence. My dad had the courage to change his career while in his 40s to pursue what he loved doing. And mind you, It is the 1980’s that we are talking about, when a person held on to a job till he retired.  He had the courage to believe in himself. His work ethic was impeccable. I have seen him resolve umpteen number of problems with a smile, never breaking a sweat. Thank you, dad, for helping me see this world the way you did."


Prateek N kumar founder and CEO at NeoNiche Integrated Solutions
Prateek N Kumar, the Founder and CEO of NeoNiche, stands out as a luminary who has left an indelible mark on both the industry and the lives he's touched. He gave an insight on his father's influence on him "My father Mr. Umeshwar Prasad Singh was a Government Gazetted Officer. He has been a typical victorian father who are known more for discipline rather than show of affection. Growing up I and my two brothers hardly had much of conversation with him. One episode that had lasting impression on me was when his assistant took me to a flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day offered me a “box of sweet”. My father took that away from me and instead give me “five rupees” note stating that the snacks was for official staff. As kid I was naturally dejected but much latter it gave rise to Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Trust that are corner stone of my existence. Quite honestly My Mother is my lap of comfort but my father is the light house."

Ashwin Seth, Co-Founder & CEO, Dennison
Dennison is a pioneering brand in affordable ready-to-wear apparel, established in 1988. It has grown to become a leader in the fashion industry under the visionary leadership of Ashwin Seth. He shares "My father, Mr. Rajendra Seth, has been the bedrock of my life. Watching him turn a bold idea into a thriving business instilled in me values of hard work, innovation, and perseverance. His dedication to making fashion accessible to all taught me that no challenge is insurmountable with creativity and determination. Taking over Dennison in 2014, I drew inspiration from his legacy of excellence. Every decision I make and every milestone we achieve at Dennison reflects his unwavering passion and vision. My father's influence is a constant guide, and his entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive me forward."

Medha Shri Dahiya, India Head, Customer Success, Wildr
Medha Shri Dahiya is committed to building a toxicity-free fun space for all at Wildr, a troll-free social media app where she leads as the head of Customer Success. A former print media journalist, she is also a mindful living enthusiast who conducts creative writing workshops. Medha shares "Every father is a hero for his child, mine is my super-hero. My father, Mr Krishna Babu Sharma, has been a guiding light throughout my life, shaping me into the person I am today. His advice to "dream big and dare to fail" became a personal mantra, encouraging me to pursue my big dreams fearlessly. He gave me the solid recipe of success: discipline, consistent hard work, and a profound respect for time. It’s no surprise then that I was able to double the userbase for Wildr within a few months of taking up charge at Wildr.My father's influence permeates every aspect of my life. I truly hope that all kids especially girl children, get a father who believes in them and supports them uncordially, just like my dad does. Oh! And I also inherited a library from him!

Mrinal Kishor Singh, Founder of Bobis Group of companies, successful Entrepreneur and Youth Icon
Mrinal Kishor is the founder of “Bobis Group” which has emerged as one of the leading  events companiy of India They have mastered the art of creating political rallies and other kind of events. Mrinal is highly influenced by his father's teaching and life lessons. "My father has been the most influential figure in my life. My values, my morals, my courage, all of these things have formed largely because of my father. Sometimes when I feel lost, I go back to his teachings and find a little bit of comfort. Not only is he a good parent, he is also a good person. He has been the biggest inspiration for me to be a good person. My father is a farmer and I have seen him fight even when the odds go against him, he is the reason why I persist even in the face of insurmountable odds. I refuse to give up and I am what I am because of him. I am really thankful for him." Says Mrinal Kishor Singh, Founder of Bobis Group

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