Arjun Rampal is a happy man and what adds most to his happiness are his children — daughters Mahikaa, 22, and Myra, 19, and sons Arik and Aarid. While this is his first Father's Day with Aarid, who was born in July last year, the actor shares several cherished memories with his other children.

Stating that the beauty of fatherhood is “difficult to put in words”, the actor beautifully sums up his joy by calling his four children different from each other yet much alike. “It’s been wonderful navigating through life, with all the different emotions,” says Rampal.

As someone who has been a part of the film industry for over two decades, he hopes to some day get to work with his children. “Any one would love if their kids get into the same profession, be it acting or anything else. So, it would be fantastic if I get to work with any of my kids in future. I’m sure I will. If there is a right film for me and either of them in it, then why not,” says the 51-year-old.

Asked how different it has been raising his daughters in the early 2000s compared to raising his sons now — with social media, pap culture and nepotism debate at its peak — and the actor admits time has only made him wiser.

“As a father, I’ve changed a lot. How I approached things back then with was very different compared to who I am today as an individual. There is are a lot more experiences that also expose you to so many different ways of educating your child in today’s times,” he says.

The actor, however, is relieved that both his daughters are around their younger brothers for good. “Arik and Aarid are blessed to have older siblings, who understand their generation much better than I can ever could. I encourage them to hang out together as much as they can to create that special bond,” he concludes.