The wind beneath our wings – Celebrating Father’s Day

First published for Father’s Day in June 2020; team members and roles are as they were at the time.

Dads: gentle, loving, tough, radical, logical, supportive, the rock, a role model and, most of all, our superheroes. In our eyes they are larger than life, always ready to fight evil. Always protecting us. This Father’s Day, let’s celebrate these great beings. Let’s celebrate their never-ending love, warmth and their inexhaustible spirit of giving. Here, you’ll find members of Teabox with memorable pictures and loving words for the most wonderful people in their lives. Happy Father’s Day.

Kausshal Dugarr, Founder & CEO

This pic combines the best about Father’s Day from both ways. Dad was no superhero, an ordinary person who went about doing what was needed to do without any validation or recognition. Yet everything was extraordinary in that. My earliest memories of him were him away on 16–18-hour tea estate visits 7 days a week. That was the starting days of him trying to build his business. That’s where I learned how important hard work was. Every summer, he would take both kids to different parts of India on a holiday, no matter what. From that, I learned how important is balance in life (yet to learn though). Every Saturday evening he was busy in some social activity and made a great set of lifelong friends and relationships. He was a keen reader of news/magazines/books, which inculcated that habit in me. He lived a multidimensional life where balance was the key, and a concept called enough. If I can emulate part of how he is, I think I would be successful.

And only after I became a father did I realize the role reversal which has happened, and all the things that I need to imbibe and emulate from my Dad, and play that role for Dia. To all the dads and all the young fathers out there.

Prachi Jain, Creative Director

He taught me to always sit straight, taught me that hard work always pays no matter what and that no work is small or big; cleanliness and being organized are a few things I have learned from him. Thank you, papa, for everything… being calm in difficult situations and a lot many more things are something I still have to imbibe.

Gopal Upadhayay, Procurement

My son has taught me to slow down in life, live, breathe, look around, and find happiness in abundance. Just one hand towel and laundry clip makes him Superman, random dance makes him laugh.

Deepak Bajaj, Finance & Strategy

Happy Father’s Day, papa! You are the one who has always been a strong support in various roles, as a teacher, mentor and friend nowadays. Don’t know how, but you are always able to guide on how to approach the problem. Thanks, papa, for instilling in me certain important skill sets which no education in the world teaches. Thanks, papa, for all the comfort in my life. Love you always!

Ravi Kothari, Procurement

Best gift by God to me. I always think I can fulfill her wishes even if it requires extra pain from my end. But my feelings toward her can’t be expressed in words.

Pavithra Natarajan, Social Media Marketing

Papa to me. My superhero. A self-made man who sacrificed so much for his family. He’d be away sailing for 6–8 months in a year and come home for a few. Staying away from us was probably one of the hardest things for him to do, but he did, for me. So that I could have a great life. Thank you, Papa. Thank you for being my superhero.

Soniya Tanmay Shah, Brand Marketing

“Dad, did I tell you, you are my superhero.” A strong personality with a warm heart.

Indrani, Product Development

Often my parents were told that it’s sad that they don’t have a son, but my father responded by saying, ‘my daughters do more than any son will ever be able to.’ This gives us the motivation and confidence to work harder. Hope we are capable of making him proud.

Srishti, Human Resource

Papa gave me all the luxuries and yet taught me to survive without them. Stood by all my decisions and made me self-dependent.

Mrinmoy Burma, e-Commerce

It is difficult for me to write only about my dad because I will never be able to differentiate between my dad & mom; for me they were always one soul, two bodies. If I am living a healthy life today, it is because of my Bapi & Maa. They had to sacrifice a lot for my recovery from epilepsy, and they had to sacrifice a lot to ensure my elder brother and I got the proper education, so that we don’t face the struggles which they had faced during their lifespan. It is their love, sacrifices, care & guidance that made me the person I am today.

I cannot point out a single thing that I have learned from my parents, but when someone from my circle says I have got the qualities of my parents, I feel very lucky & blessed by how well they have raised me despite having many difficulties in life. I still remember when at times I used to shout at them or disobey their advice, and now after so many years I want to listen to them every single day, but unfortunately that’s not possible anymore. I am sorry, Maa & Bapi, for everything & I love you both. Even though you are physically not present, I know your values, learnings and blessings will always guide me to the right way. I really wish I could have said all this to them in person when I had a chance, rather than typing it in a forum, but as we all know, not all of us get a second chance in life.

Diwaker, Customer Service

The one who silently works hard, struggles throughout the day, sacrifices his dream and passion, fights a battle every day to give us the best of everything, yet never comes home with that grim. Within, he is fighting that ugly race, but I always see him with a smile on his face. Some people call them Superhero, I call him dad. My Superhero, who sacrificed everything just to see a smile on my face. A true friend and an inspirational figure. Though words aren’t enough to thank you, you have always led by example of kindness, understanding, and loving nature. Dedicated to all the dads.

Hitesh Sharma, Corporate Gifting

Thank you for all the sacrifices you make for our family and all the joy and love you bring into our lives. We couldn’t have asked for a better Dad! Happy Father’s Day.

Anil Saraswat, Sammvaad Sales

Dad, you mean the world to me. There’s no one else on earth like you. You care so completely, give so quietly, and love so deeply. As the years pass, I realize more and more just how lucky I am to have a Dad as wonderful as you. Happy Father’s Day!

Veena Chandar, Sammvaad Head

Appa, you have stood by me in every phase of life. You have been my friend, mentor, coach (& strict headmaster at times)… You have changed your life, sacrificed a lot for me, so that I could be happy! You taught me how to be a good parent! You not only tolerated all my tantrums but also corrected the mistakes and showed me the right path. You gave me the courage to face life, u trusted me and made me independent. Today I’m what I’m just because of you and Amma. I pray to God to give u good health and happiness… I’m lucky to have a dad like u!!!! And of course Abhinav is lucky to have such wonderful grandparents… Happy Father’s Day, Appa…

Srinivas Nahak, Graphics Designer

Dad, you’ve helped me a lot in my journey, both morally and financially, and for that I’ll always be grateful to you. I pray to God for keeping you happy always.

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Originally published on Still Steeping, the Teabox blog, on June 23, 2020. Lightly edited for clarity in October 2026.