Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and what better way to celebrate than by delving into the world of celebrity dads?
Discovery+ brings you five captivating shows that showcase the real-life journeys and adventures of some of the entertainment industry’s most beloved fathers.
From Bollywood maestro Karan Johar’s hilarious foray into the kitchen on Star Vs Food to Farhan Akhtar’s heartwarming exploration of our nation’s warriors’ fortitude and bravery on Mission Frontline, these shows will leave you inspired and entertained.
On this special occasion, join us as we take a closer look at these must-see discovery+ shows that pay tribute to the incredible fathers in our lives:
Star Vs Food Season 1 featuring Karan Johar
The sizzling episode of Star Vs Food, where Bollywood’s maestro filmmaker, fashion icon, and adorable father, Karan Johar, steps out of his comfort zone and into the kitchen! Armed with zero kitchen skills, he embarks on making his favorite Japanese dish, Katsu Curry, and tackles the challenge of preparing soft shell crab Sushi.
And what’s a Karan Johar episode without some rapid-fire fun? He spices things up with a round of quickfire questions covering exes, superstar Salman Khan, and more.
Star Vs Food Season 2 featuring Anil Kapoor
India’s most beloved and energetic star Anil Kapoor joins Chef Ganesh, Executive Chef at Silly, in Mumbai, for a challenging culinary mission, with tons of fun and many kitchen fiascos.
The veteran actor known for his remarkable career and command over his fans’ hearts wins the hearts of his friends and family while taking up a daunting challenge he has no experience with. Watch him try his hand at some fancy Italian dishes and go through a taste test carried by his Bollywood friends Farah Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Maheep Kapoor.
Mission Frontline with Farhan Akhtar
Join Farhan Akhtar in honoring the fortitude, morality, and bravery of the warriors who risk all to defend their nation as he embarks on a survival mission with the 3 Rashtriya Rifles.
From learning to use a machine gun to divulging into Farhan’s poetic side and walking down the Lakshya shoot days in Ladakh and the Indian Military Academy, it is an emotional rollercoaster that will leave your heart full of pride and patriotism.
Mission Frontline with Rohit Shetty
Follow director Rohit Shetty as he immerses himself in the lives of the Commandos of the Jammu & Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG). Shetty goes through the demanding physical and mental training that elite commandos undergo, including obstacle courses and training with high-tech weapons.
Watch Rohit learn first-hand what makes a soldier different from a citizen, crawling over obstacles, jumping over them, and even scaling ladders while using a real AK-56.
Secrets of Koh-i-Noor featuring Manoj Bajpayee
An extraordinary expedition narrated by Manoj Bajpayee, Secrets of Kohinoor traces the remarkable journey of the world’s most fabled diamond, the Koh-i-Noor. The docuseries uncovers the history and secrecy surrounding the world-famous stone and its journey from having several emperors to finally landing on the British Crown.
It will focus on the insatiable lust for the Kohinoor, which led to significant bloody wars, triggered agonizing mind games, empowered rulers, and ruined dynasties whilst exploring stories of powerful emperors whose lives intertwined with the Kohinoor.