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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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 .
News18
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Neha Bhasin Recalls Suicide Attempt At 20 After Being Fat-Shamed: 'I Took Half A Bottle Of...'
Last Updated: Singer Neha Bhasin opens up about a dark chapter in her early career, revealing she attempted suicide at 20 after being fat-shamed despite weighing only 50 kg. Singer Neha Bhasin, whose powerful voice has defined songs like Kuch Khaas, Asalaam-e-Ishqum, Jag Ghoomeya, and more recently Dunki, opened up about a traumatic chapter from her early career. In a heartfelt conversation on Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa's Bharti TV podcast, Bhasin revealed that she attempted suicide at the age of 20, following relentless body-shaming—despite weighing only 50 kilos at the time. Neha was then part of India's first all-girl pop band Viva, formed in 2002, which included Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda. Just a year into her career, in 2003, Neha was put on fat burners. At that young age, she admitted, she had little understanding of what those pills could do to her body or mind. Recounting the moment that pushed her over the edge, Neha said, 'Conference room mein jaise ek bada TV hota hai, usne us TV par video daal diya aur mere pet par circle karte hue bola, 'See, you are so fat. Because of which, we can't release the video.' I was 50 kg at that time." She added, 'I remember, I went home aur gusse mein aadhi se zyada bottle fat burners ki kha li thi. That was my way of trying to commit suicide and for two days, I was throwing up. The band did not know what has happened." The incident stemmed from a confrontation with the TV channel Viva was signed with. While trying to raise concerns, Neha found herself silenced and humiliated—particularly by one man who allegedly harassed her during the meeting. 'There was a major fight with the channel. I went to speak with the head, and this other man came in—he harassed me." This isn't the first time Neha has opened up about her mental and physical health. In 2022, she revealed being diagnosed with low progesterone. And in 2024, she shared her ongoing battle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition that has affected her since her teens. 'It makes it difficult to get up and live for 15 days each month," she had written in a deeply personal note on social media. First Published:
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neha Bhasin opens up on battling fat-shaming and why she attempted suicide
In a heartfelt confession, singer Neha Bhasin has opened up about the severe toll that years of body shaming took on her mental health. She revealed that the persistent fat-shaming deeply damaged her self-esteem and ultimately drove her to attempt suicide. Back in 2002, Neha was a member of Viva, India's first all-girl pop group, alongside Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda. Shockingly, only a year into her musical journey, in 2003, Neha was made to take fat burners. What she said next has now left many shocked. Read more to know. Neha Bhasin reveals she attempted suicide at 20 During her appearance on Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa's Bharti TV podcast, Neha Bhasin recounted the incident that drove her to a breaking point. She explained how, during a meeting in a conference room, someone played a video on a large screen and circled her stomach, saying, 'See, you are so fat. That's why we can't release the video.' At that time, she weighed only 50 kg. Deeply hurt and frustrated, Neha went home and, in an impulsive act of desperation, consumed over half a bottle of fat burners in an attempt to end her life, which left her vomiting for two days. Her bandmates had no idea what she had gone through. Neha also shared that after a heated dispute with the channel, she tried to speak directly with its head, but another man entered the room during the conversation and proceeded to harass her. Neha's work in the industry After Viva broke up in 2004, Neha shifted her focus to playback singing. One of her first notable songs, Kuch Khass Hai, earned her a Filmfare nomination. She went on to win the Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2008 for Pesugiren Pesugiren. Later, Neha added two more Filmfare Awards to her name for the songs Jag Ghoomeya and Paani Ravi Da.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Singer Neha Bhasin recalls suicide attempt after being body-shamed at age 20: 'I took half a bottle of...'
Singer Neha Bhasin revealed she attempted suicide at 20 after being body-shamed despite weighing 50 kg. Early in her career, she was given fat burners unknowingly. She also faced harassment during a dispute with her channel. In 2024, she shared her ongoing battle with PMDD and low progesterone. Singer Neha Bhasin , known for popular songs like 'Kuch Khaas' and 'Jag Ghoomeya', revealed that she attempted suicide at the age of 20 after facing body-shaming, even though she weighed only 50 kg at the time. She was then a member of the girl group Viva, which included Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda. Early Career Struggles and Harassment During an episode of Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa's podcast Bharti TV, Neha opened up about her early career struggles. She revealed that in 2003, shortly after starting her journey in 2002, she was given fat burners without fully understanding their impact due to her young age. Neha also recounted a difficult incident involving a dispute with the channel that managed her girl group. When she attempted to discuss the matter with the channel head, another man who harassed her unexpectedly joined the conversation, making the situation even more challenging. The Painful Incident That Led to Her Suicide Attempt She shared that in a conference room, a large TV was used to play a video where her stomach was circled, and she was told she was too fat, which was the reason the video couldn't be released. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo At that time, she weighed only 50 kg. Feeling angry and hurt, she went home and consumed more than half a bottle of fat burners in an attempt to end her life. She was vomiting for two days, and her bandmates had no idea what had happened. Ongoing Health Battles In 2024, Neha Bhasin publicly shared her ongoing battle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), revealing she has struggled with the condition since her teenage years. Two years earlier, in 2022, she was diagnosed with low progesterone levels, which caused her to feel incapacitated for nearly half of each month, making daily life extremely challenging.
News18
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Reem Shaikh Called Abhishek Kumar ‘Besharam' On Bharti Singh's Podcast
Last Updated: Reem Shaikh opened up about her experience on Laughter Chefs Season 2, her co-contestants and even shared her thoughts about Bigg Boss. Reem Shaikh has become one of the rising stars in the television industry. Starting her journey as a child artist, she has grown into a well-recognised name on Indian TV. Reem is currently entertaining audiences on Laughter Chefs Season 2, a celebrity cooking reality show where popular faces from television come together for fun-filled kitchen challenges and light-hearted moments. Recently, she appeared on the Bharti TV podcast hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, where the actress opened up about her experience on the show, her co-contestants and even shared her thoughts about Bigg Boss. While chatting with Bharti and Haarsh, the topic of Bigg Boss came up especially the recent buzz that the show might not return for a new season. Sharing her views, Reem said, 'I've heard Bigg Boss isn't coming back. Right? No Bigg Boss feels strange, right? It's like there used to be a house with four rooms, and now two are empty. Although, honestly, we only used to watch it when we or someone we knew was on the show. I've watched it since childhood. I used to enjoy it. But once you're inside the show, once you get to understand a character, then you start wondering what they'll do next." 'I used to genuinely enjoy Bigg Boss as an audience member. But in the last 2-3 years, I don't know what happened," she added. After Reem shared her thoughts, Bharti playfully reminded her that most of the contestants from the last 2–3 years of Bigg Boss are now working with them on Laughter Chefs. This made everyone laugh and Reem responded with a joke, saying, 'No Abhishek was hurt" referring to her co-contestant Abhishek Kumar. This led to a fun discussion about Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel who are known for their cheerful nature on the sets. Bharti and Haarsh talked about how both of them openly compliment the girls without any hesitation. Reem agreed with them and shared that Abhishek often compliments her directly. She further jokingly said, 'Aur itna besharam hai, abhi mujhe muh pe bol raha hoga, baad mein Nia ko same cheez jaake bolega (And he is so shameless, he'll compliment me now and later say the same thing to Nia)." She even mentioned that she once asked Abhishek whether he ever feels awkward about complimenting so many people. Then, Haarsh jokingly suggested that Abhishek should give compliments to one person at a time and take a little break in between. Everyone had a good laugh, and Bharti added that both Abhishek and Samarth are very cute. Talking about Laughter Chefs, Reem also revealed how much the show means to her. She said that even when she is going through something emotional, being on the set feels like a 'therapy." First Published: June 02, 2025, 11:50 IST
