Move aside Superman, Batman and Freddie Mercury – there’s only one true hero in our lives: the Original Parsi Pappa. With Father’s Day on 15^th June, it’s time to raise a toast (and your blood sugar levels) to the most loveable, grumble-prone legends of all – our Parsi Pappas!

Whether your ‘Pappa’ checks expiry dates like a bomb squad but refuses to throw away old batteries… whether he holds the record for hoarding maximum ketchup, chilli-flakes oregano sachets… whether he’s known for his creative expletives when advised to use Google Maps while driving, or is simple the WhatsApp-forward Badshah of the Baug… this quiz is the ultimate test! So, grab your cup of choi, adjust your sudra and dive in to discover – are YOU the Original Parsi Pappa… or just an undercooked papeta in the aleti-paleti of life?!

 1. What’s Pappa’s preferred method of discipline?

A) Death glare with side-eye, saying, ‘Ghere aav, pacchi dekhaaru!’ (Get home and I’ll show you!)
B) A 20-minute rant beginning with, “In my time…” and ending with “…and that’s why this country has gone to the dogs.”
C) A flying chappal, a curse under the breath, and a threat to write you out of the will

2. How does Pappa react when asked for his credit card?

A) Launches into a 20-minute TED Talk on financial responsibility, ending with, “Your mother has spoilt you senseless!”
B) “Take it, but bring back the bill. And a pen. And the card.”
C) Pretends to not hear and switches on the TV to create background noise.

3. How does Pappa relate to his children in public?

A) ‘Mahro Nallo/Nalli’ – loudly and repeatedly… even if you’re 42!
B) ‘Gadhero motto to thai gayo, pan akkal haji aavi nathi!’
C) ‘Ekdum idiot chhe, pan jeev no saaro chhe.’

4. Pappa’s idea of a Sunday well spent is:

A) Bargaining with the machhi-walo like it’s the IPL auction, then proudly proclaiming, “I saved twenty rupees!” all day.
B) Watching cricket highlights and cussing, while clipping toenails.
C) Declaring he won’t do any work… and then fixing the bathroom tap, the washing machine lid and your attitude.

5. What’s Pappa’s signature outfit?

A) Sleeveless T-shirt and shorts from 19 95, rubber chappals and sarcasm
B) A branded T-shirt from a random medical conference he never attended
C) White sudreh, white lehga and a towel permanently draped over one shoulder – ready for any emergency, including surprise guests.

6. Pappa’s go-to dialogue during an argument with Mummy?

A) I have no say in this house. Even the dog listens to you more.
B) You’re right. You’re ALWAYS right! Now let me eat in peace!”
C) Walks off dramatically muttering, “Married 37 years and I’m still living like a paying guest!”

7. Pappa’s approach to technology?

A) “Don’t update anything! Last time I updated, everything vanished!!”
B) “WhatsApp is meant only for forwarding ‘Good Morning’ wishes.”
C) Talks to Siri like she’s a distant cousin! “Maila! Samajh maari vaat!”

8. Pappa’s relationship with his car…

A) Parks it under three trees, covers it with a tarp, then yells if a bird so much as glances at it.
B) Cleans it with more love than he shows your MBBS degree, and trusts only one petrol pump in the whole city.
C) Pats the steering wheel lovingly and says, “Be a good girl and make Pappa proud by starting in the first go today!”

9. How Pappa respond to his child’s breakup

A) “Good riddance, dikra! Their family was half-vegetarian anyways!
B) “Arre! She better return Mamaiji’s Gara-sari that she borrowed last week!”
C) Heartbreak builds character! Now come, help me change the bulb in the bathroom.

10. How does Pappa react when the electricity bill is high?

A) Yells, “Are you people running NASA from this house?!”
B) Screams at the maid for always forgetting to switch off the bathroom light.
C) Believes “That R Block no Rustom is surely stealing our electricity!”

11. When you tell Pappa you want to be an artist/influencer instead of doing CA?

A) Smiles and walks away muttering, “You want to starve and draw pigeons at Gateway of India your whole life!”
B) “All that is ok – but first complete your CA.”
C) Yells “What Influencer?! Influence your bank balance first!”

12. What is Pappa’s exercise routine?

A) Walks to the gym, chats for 45 minutes, comes home sweating from gossip.
B) Counts walking to the fridge during ad-breaks as cardio.
C) 7 minutes of daily stretching every morning in his sadra, while yelling at the news.