Mohan Babu has been a model dad and has been trying to help his sons Manoj and Vishnu to get a foothold in the industry.

But at the audio launch of his film Political Rowdy, he almost scored a self-goal by giving some embarrassing moments to his son Manoj.

Urged by the 'confessions' of his mentor Dasari Narayana Rao that his sons had not followed his footsteps, Mohan Babu also became emotionally introspective.

'Most fathers today are disappointed with their sons, Mohan Babu said earnestly.

Turning around to look at his son Manoj who was seated on the dais, Mohan Babu revealed that his heroine in the film Charmi showed him a SMS. It was a SMS from none other than Manoj himself where he had said 'Charmi, I have seen your song. It's very nice. I love you. Today onwards I admire you.'

Manoj obviously squirmed in the seat but Charmi laughed out and saved the situation.

Manoj later said that his father was just saying things in jest.