Who’s your favourite father figure character?

On the occasion of Father’s Day, we recall wonderful and interesting dads and father figures that the world of animation has given us, each possessing traits that remind us of our own special dads.
MufasaThe Lion King (1994)Voiced by: James Earl Jones No Father’s Day list would be complete without a mention of Mufasa. From the word go, we see a wise and just King who dons a powerful, yet pleasant aura. Besides being King, he loves his only cub, Simba. There are warm moments of Mufasa teaching Simba about the circle of life and playing with him under the starlit sky.But the most heart-wrenching sequence in the film that also scarred many a childhood is perhaps, Mufasa losing his life to keep Simba safe. Even after his death, Mufasa guides and comforts Simba, taking him back to the Pride Lands, his rightful home and kingdom.
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MarlinFinding Nemo (2003)Voiced by: Albert Brooks and Jess Harnell There was no clowning around when it came to being dad for this clownfish. After having lost his wife and other children in a barracuda attack, Marlin’s only joy and life is Nemo. Beyond the overtly-protective front was a father who didn’t want to lose his only son. But what we enjoy most as viewers is perhaps seeing Marlin evolving into a wonderful father. When Nemo is captured by a diver, Marlin sets out on an unpredictable journey, venturing into unfamiliar waters, braving sharks and other deep sea creatures in order to get to his son back.

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Pongo101 Dalmatians (1961)Voiced by: Rod Taylor The plot of the film is largely about Pongo and Perdita’s struggle to rescue their puppies after their abduction by Cruella De Vil. Throughout, Pongo searches the city and countryside to find his children. And the most heart-warming moment is when Pongo is faced with the decision of what to do with the rest of the puppies that have been rescued. Along with 15 of his own, he also adopts the remaining puppies, taking them home to care for.

Carl Up (2009)Voiced by: Edward Asner At the time we meet Carl in the film, he is 78 years old and left with only the promise he made to his wife, Ellie. But when little Russell enters his life, his heart opens up to Russell’s love. Carl ends up risking his beloved house in order to rescue him. Besides the film being heart-warming, Carl’s characters makes for a lovable one.

Gru Despicable Me (2010)Voiced by: Steve Carell At first, we meet a selfish Felonius Gru whose aim in life is to shrink and capture the moon, becoming the world’s greatest villain. Just then, three little girls, Edith, Margo and Agnes walk into his life and with time, their cherubic ways warm his heart and he grows fond of them, reading bedtime stories and taking them to ballet class. Gru gives up his life’s aim to save the girls who are abducted by his nemesis Vector. Over the course of the film, Gru evolves to become a loving father and he finally adopts them as his own daughters, now finding great joy in enjoying their ballet recital performances.

MannyIce Age (2002)Voiced by: Ray Romano We would all agree that Manny was the true hero of the Ice Age franchise, keeping his herd together always. This mammoth, once a father and husband, lost his family to a pack of human hunters. As a result, Manny’s heart froze and his view of the world became bitter. It was only after rescuing the sloth, Sid from two rhinos and finding Roshan, a human baby, whose mother entrusts him in his care before disappearing after an attack by saber-tooth cats, does Manny’s life find purpose again. Finally reuniting Roshan with his tribe, Manny forms a herd with Sid and Diego, displaying true qualities of a family ‘man’.
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By- Dean Lobo
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