Jun 04, 2025 09:07 PM IST

Lara Dutta wrote a heartfelt word remembering her late father, L Ok Dutta, reflecting on cherished recollections and life classes he imparted. 

Lara Dutta remembered her late father, retired wing commander L Ok Dutta, with an extended heartfelt word and memorable footage. Lara, within the word posted on her social media account, mentioned that her father fought exhausting in opposition to an sickness that debilitated him over the previous few months. He died on 31 May in Mumbai on the age of 84. (Also learn: Lara Dutta says she’s dwelling between Mumbai, her ‘adopted house’ Dubai; talks about dwelling ‘seasonally’)

Lara Dutta posted a heartwarming word remembering her late father L Ok Dutta on Wednesday,

Lara posts heartfelt word for her late father

On Wednesday, Lara took to her Instagram account and posted two footage. In one of many footage, Lara will be seen dancing together with her father, hand in hand, having fun with one of the stunning moments of their relationship. 

In the word, Lara wrote, “My wonderful, brave, fighter of a father, went quietly into the good night on the 31st of May…… He fought long and hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months…. He bore pain with the stoicism of a battle worn soldier and displayed a courage and willingness to beat the odds, that sometimes defied all logic….. He rewrote any concept I had of the body breaking down or succumbing to an inevitable end….”

Lara writes about stunning recollections they shared 

“Some moments with my father are etched into my bones forever….. my dad hoisting a 3 year old me up on his shoulders to look at the stars at night and call out all the constellations…… the feet that I stood on as a five year old to learn to waltz……the hand that I held as I scampered as fast as I could beside him to match his stride as we walked through eucalyptus groves and planned how I would study under Carl Sagan….. the lap I sat on while I air played an imaginary piano to the sound of his favourite Richard Clayderman tape…..”

Lara on how her father formed her persona

The actor goes on to clarify how she learnt how her father performed an essential position in shaping her persona and maintain her head excessive in essentially the most difficult instances.

“I learnt to debate, argue, negotiate , reason and dazzle from my father…… I also learnt to embrace my responsibilities, sometimes stoically, and hold my head up high even in the most challenging of times…… I learnt to find bliss in a packet of potato chips and a tutti frutti ice cream because I knew it came with a scooter ride just for the two of us….,” she added.

“I learnt to be brave, I learnt to be fearless, I learnt to stand up for myself and for others, I learnt to tell a good joke, even at my own expense….. I learnt to try and be selfless…. I learnt it all from him….I also know that this is not the end….. whether physically here or not, he and I are somewhere, on some plane, in some dimension, in some alternate reality, dancing a waltz together, with my hand in his. I carry your heart dad…… I carry it in my heart,” Lara ended her word.

Friends from the movie fraternity react

Lara’s word resonated together with her mates within the business. Actor Dia Mirza wrote, “The BEST Man. Will always carry him in my heart.”

Celina Jaitley commented, “I have so many wonderful memories of dear, darling Uncle Handsome with his glorious moustache… Dad and Uncle sipping their whiskies in RSAOI Bangalore such cherished images that bring warmth and comfort. Here’s to an amazing father, and to a valiant soldier. May he rest in peace among the bravest of the brave. My love to you, Biyars, and the whole family. OM SHANTI”. 

Soha Ali Khan commented, “So much love ❤️”. Lisa Ray wrote, “Deepest condolences Lara”