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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Farah Khan's father was among few to own a luxurious car in Bollywood. But his family had no money for his funeral. What happened?
Before she became a top Bollywood choreographer and blockbuster director, and before he was a popular filmmaker and TV personality, Farah Khan and Sajid Khan lived through an extraordinarily difficult childhood—marked by broken dreams, financial ruin, and survival instincts sharpened by desperation. The root of it all? A film project their father never finished. In a candid conversation on Timeout with Ankit, Sajid Khan opened up about the series of events that triggered their family's downward spiral. Their father, Kamran Khan, was once a filmmaker known for producing black-and-white B-grade films with actor Dara Singh. Hoping to break into mainstream cinema, Kamran put everything he owned on the line for an ambitious new project. He invested his life savings, mortgaged his assets, and signed superstar Sanjeev Kumar to lead the film. But halfway through production, Sanjeev Kumar reportedly walked away, leaving the film incomplete and Kamran Khan financially destroyed. The collapse of the film led to more than just monetary loss. Kamran began drinking heavily, which eventually resulted in his separation from the family. Sajid revealed that he and Farah were left saddled with a debt of ₹3 lakh in 1984—an enormous sum at the time. Sajid was just 14, and Farah was only 17. In an interview with Simi Garewal, Farah Khan had once shared that her father passed away with just Rs 30. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dolly Parton, 79, Takes off Her Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words The Noodle Box Undo From driving an Impala to standing in bus queue In an earlier interview with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa on Bharti TV, Farah Khan reflected on the intense hardships her family endured after her father's film career collapsed. She described how they were forced to sell nearly everything they owned—cars, jewellery, and even their gramophone—until all that remained were two sofas and a fan. She spoke about her father's emotional decline, revealing that he began drinking in the morning, unable to cope with the downfall. Farah explained that despite being labelled an 'insider,' the struggle can feel even more brutal for those who have once tasted success. Her father, who once drove an Impala, couldn't bear the idea of standing in a bus queue, highlighting how devastating the fall from grace can be when it comes early in life, instead of later. How did a young Farah and Sajid pay off the debts? To repay the mounting debts, Sajid shared in his interview with Ankit that he began performing mimicry acts at birthday parties and beaches on Sundays, handing over the money to Farah while saving a bit to catch a movie. Farah, meanwhile, began choreographing dance routines and soon formed her own dance troupe. That marked the beginning of her long and illustrious journey in Bollywood. Sajid Khan further credited Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, for taking care of the funeral expenses of his father, Kamran Khan. Farah Khan's rise to success Farah eventually rose to the top of the industry, choreographing iconic dance numbers and then turning director with Main Hoon Na , followed by the blockbuster Om Shanti Om , both starring Shah Rukh Khan .
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Farah Khan asks her cook Dilip, ‘Kya hogaya hai tereko' as he kisses Saqib Saleem after dancing with Huma Qureshi
Filmmaker Farah Khan's vlogs on social media have definitely propelled her to a new level of fame, along with her now-popular cook, Dilip. The duo get in all sorts of troubles and altercations involving the celebrity guests on the cooking show, and it seems that the upcoming episode with Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem is going to be no different. In a video posted on social media, Huma, Farah and Dilip can be seen dancing to the former's latest song 'Dil Thaam Ke', and what follows is utter chaos. The video starts with Huma, who mimics her steps from the song to perfection. It quickly pans to Farah and then Dilip, who, in his excitement, dances over to Saqib, who does not seem to be participating in the charade, and kisses him on the back of his head. Saqib breaks into a smile at the sudden display of affection, while Huma screams and Farah looks visibly confused. The filmmaker shakes her head and says to Dilip, 'Kya hogaya hai tereko? (What has happened to you?)' While there has been no official announcement, it's likely that the two will feature in Farah's next cooking vlog. A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq) ALSO READ: Farah Khan says she wanted to marry at 23 but 'dushman' mom was against it: 'Grateful I married at 40' Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem, who also have a production company of their own, might give some insights about their planned neo-noir film Baby Do Die Do, which has been in the pipeline for quite some time. In a previous interview with THR India, Saqib said, 'We didn't know anything about the industry, but we thought, 'Why not take it to the next level and produce films?'' Huma and I like the same films, and we thought that we could create an ecosystem where we could give space to unique voices and interesting films.' The actor added that both the siblings are not interested in 'couch producing' and wish to be involved with all steps of the process. Farah Khan's cooking show became an overnight sensation and attracts millions of views every single episode. Her former choreography assistant and Dance India Dance judge Geeta Kapur praised the efforts put in by Farah into this new venture and even appreciated the platform she has given to her cook Dilip. She told Hindu Rush, 'Khaane ke upar aapne ek show bana diya. Woh ladka, Dilip, uski life bann gayi hai. (She has made Dilip's career in a way). He is doing collaborations these days. She is amazing. She is, in fact, okay to let him be in the frame for longer. She has always been like that.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Farah Khan opens up about early marriage plans, calls mom ‘Dushman'; grateful to have married Shirish Kunder at 40
Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder met on the set of 'Main Hoon Na', where he was the editor. Despite initial misunderstandings, their professional bond blossomed into love. They married in 2004, overcoming age differences, and now share a happy family with their triplets, built on mutual respect and humor. Farah Khan , the acclaimed filmmaker and choreographer known for her straightforward humor, recently shared details about her life in a YouTube vlog with popular content creator Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid. She reflected on her early desire to marry at 23 and opened up about her husband, motherhood, and her journey to becoming a YouTube personality. a Early Marriage Dreams and a 'Dushman' Mom The discussion took an unexpected twist when Apoorva revealed she was already considering marriage. Farah was taken aback and immediately advised, 'Don't ever get married so young.' She then shared her own story, admitting that at 23, she too wanted to get married and felt her life was over, wondering, 'Kya hi hai life mein?' Her mother's stern warning, 'If you get married so young, I will throw you out of my house,' led to tears and a dramatic reaction, where Farah exclaimed, 'Other parents want their daughters to get married and you are my dushman. ' Remembering it now, Farah said, 'But today, I am grateful that I got married around 40. I am very happy. I have three beautiful children. A good husband. At 40, you do whatever you want.' Love Story with Shirish Kunder Shirish Kunder, known for editing 21 films, transitioned to directing with his first film 'Jaan-E-Mann'. He crossed paths with Farah Khan during her directorial debut 'Main Hoon Na'. Their marriage caught public attention, notably because Farah is eight years Shirish's senior. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo On Marriage and Mindset Apoorva brought up a practical concern, asking if she could marry someone after dating for 5–6 years. Farah reassured her with a smile, 'There is no date to get married,' and encouraged her by saying, 'You are just 23. Your mind will grow—' Before she could finish, Apoorva humorously cut in, admitting, 'My mind stopped growing at 13.' From Bollywood to YouTube: A New Chapter During the vlog, Farah and Apoorva also discussed Farah's surprising move from directing major Bollywood movies to producing YouTube vlogs. When Apoorva asked if she enjoys this new path, Farah smiled and said, 'I have too much fun. If people come in time, it gets over in 2 hours.' She shared how she ventured into YouTube, explaining, 'I had written scripts for films but then I thought, I will have to wait for dates of the actors. This gives me anxiety. People think, once you become famous, there is no stress. But that's not true. Even the biggest of stars get anxious.' Setting Her Own Terms on YouTube Farah revealed that although she received numerous invitations to launch a YouTube project, she set clear boundaries. She explained, 'I finally agreed but with a condition. I said, 'I will do this, but something of my own kind. It won't be a talk show or podcast. I don't want to run behind celebrities and struggle with their managers. I will take my cook and start a cooking vlog.' And it worked!'. She added, 'By the time we did our second vlog, we received a silver button. Then we even received a gold. It worked well for us. Dilip and I started to have fun. Initially, it was just the both of us.' Finding Joy and Balance Khan shares that since starting her YouTube journey, she has discovered a refreshing balance and happiness in her daily life. Reflecting on her past, she notes, 'I haven't done movies in a very long time now. But with movies, two years of your life goes into it. You can't do anything apart from that.' In contrast, vlogging offers her the freedom to live fully—spending quality time with her children, enjoying movies, relaxing with friends, and traveling. Ending on a Humorous Note Farah shared how unexpectedly widespread YouTube fame has become for her. She recalled a visit to SOHO House where affluent guests approached them, saying, 'We love watching your YouTube vlogs. We love Dilip.' Surprisingly, even the watchman and the driver were fans. She reflected, 'The fanbase is much more. I am enjoying YouTube, and there's lots of money in it, which we didn't know. If only we knew this, we would have started it much earlier. ' Laughing, she pointed at Dilip and said, 'Dekho paisa tapak raha hai iske mooh se.' Ending the vlog with her signature humor, Farah made Apoorva wash the dishes. Apoorva quipped, 'This is how they treat outsiders in Bollywood,' to which Farah replied, 'I also make the insiders do the dishes.'
