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India Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
You are my enemy: Farah Khan recalls fight with mother for wanting to marry at 23
Filmmaker Farah Khan recently opened up about her views on marriage and motherhood. In her new vlog, she recalled when she wanted to get married at 23, while her mother was against in an interaction with social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija on her YouTube channel, shared her perspective on the right age for marriage. When Mukhija, 23, expressed her wish to get married soon, the 'Tees Maar Khan' (2010) director said, "Don't ever get married so young."advertisementShe further said, "At 23, I wanted to get married. I thought my life is now over. 'Kya hi hai life mein (What else is left in my life now)?' And my mom was like, 'If you get married so young, I will throw you out of my house.' I cried and created a scene. I said, 'Other parents want their daughters to get married and you are my dushman (enemy)'." "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," she husband, Shirish Kunder is a film director and editor. After working on 21 films as its editor, Kunder made his directorial debut with 'Jaan-E-Mann' (2006). He met Khan when she made her directorial debut with 'Main Hoon Na' (2004). The couple got married on December 9, 2004. The duo welcomed their triplets in last theatrical release as a director was 'Happy New Year' (2014). The film featured Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah and Jackie Shroff in pivotal characters. The director also helmed 'Om Shanti Om' (2007), which marked the acting debut of was recently seen as a judge and host of the television reality show 'Celebrity Master Chef' (2025). Her co-judges on the show were chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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.'
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Farah Khan says she wanted to marry at 23 but ‘dushman' mom was against it, talks about husband Shirish Kunder: ‘Grateful I married at 40'
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan, known for her unfiltered humour and candid personality, opened up about her personal journey in her latest YouTube vlog featuring influencer and content creator Apoorva Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid. In the new episode Farah Khan recalled the time she wanted to get married at 23. She also discussed her now husband, motherhood and YouTube stardom. The conversation took a surprising turn when 23-year-old Apoorva shared that she was already thinking about marriage. Farah, shocked, instantly reacted, 'Don't ever get married so young.' She then got real about her own past and revealed how she, too, wanted to tie the knot at 23. 'At 23, I wanted to get married. I thought my life is now over. 'Kya hi hai life mein?' And my mom was like, 'If you get married so young, I will throw you out of my house.' I cried and created a scene. I said, 'Other parents want their daughters to get married and you are my dushman.'' Reflecting on 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.' Shirish Kunder is a filmmaker and editor. After working on 21 films as its editor, Shirish made his directorial debut with Jaan-E-Mann. He met Farah when she made her directorial debut with Main Hoon Na. Their marriage made headlines as Farah was 8 years older to Shirish. Apoorva then asked a practical question: 'But if I find someone now, so can I get married to him after dating him for 5–6 years?' Farah smiled and said, 'There is no date to get married.' She added warmly, 'You are just 23. Your mind will grow—' To which Apoorva jokingly interrupted, 'My mind stopped growing at 13.' In the same vlog, the two also talked about Farah's unexpected shift from making big Bollywood films to creating YouTube vlogs. Apoorva asked if she enjoys it, and Farah beamed, 'I have too much fun. If people come in time, it gets over in 2 hours.' She went on to explain how she got into the YouTube space. '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.' Farah shared that multiple offers had come her way to start something on YouTube, but she had her own terms. '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.' ALSO READ | Apoorva Mukhija, aka Rebel Kid, says she never struggled in Mumbai, YouTube paid for 2 BHK apartment: 'I earned my annual salary in a month from Instagram' Farah says ever since she gas got into the YouTube business, she has found joy and balance in her new routine. '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. But with vlogs, I have a life. I can do this and also spend time with my kids, go watch a movie, and chill with friends and travel.' She also highlighted how far-reaching YouTube fame can be. 'We went to SOHO House, and all these rich people came up to us and said, 'We love watching your YouTube vlogs. We love Dilip.' And later, even the watchman of the place was watching our vlog. And so was the driver. 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.' Farah laughed, pointing at Dilip, 'Dekho paisa tapak raha hai iske mooh se.' In true Farah style, the vlog ended with a humorous twist—she made Apoorva do the dishes. 'This is how they treat outsiders in Bollywood,' Apoorva joked. Farah responded, 'I also make the insiders do the dishes.'
News18
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Farah Khan Asks Shirish Kunder To ‘Stay Weird' — And The Reason Is Just Too Sweet
Last Updated: As Shirish Kunder turned a year older, Farah Khan penned a unique wish for her husband. Bollywood director Farah Khan is immensely popular for her witty skills. From pulling the legs of her co-workers to poking fun at various incidents, the ace choreographer never misses a chance to showcase her humorous side. Now, as her doting husband, Shirish Kunder, known for his contribution to movies like Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Joker, Jaan-E-Mann and Tees Maar Khan, turned a year older, she penned a note leaving their fans in absolute delight. On Instagram, Farah Khan shared a series of throwback photos from her album featuring her husband, Shirish Kunder. From the director's moments with their kids at various events, prize ceremonies, vacations to a solo capture of him serving pure men's fashion goals, the doting wife's carousel gave a sneak peek into their love-filled married life. A delightful snap of the duo clad in their ethnic best, seemingly from their wedding diaries, also featured the couple's vibrant smiles. Alongside this, the Happy New Year director penned a meaningful note revealing an unknown side of her husband, Shirirsh. She asked him to be as weird as he is and even elaborated on her heartfelt reason. 'Being called 'weird" is like being a Limited Edition.. it just means you're something people don't see often! so happy birthday @shirishkunder stay weird! We love you just the way you are," read her caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) Farah reposted her carousel on her Instagram stories with a lovely note on behalf of her kid. She penned, 'Happy birthday @shirishkunder .. ok husband GREAT dad." Coming to the personal front, Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder have been married for 20 years and have three children. They are blessed with triplets: Czar, Anya and Diva. However, their relationship was not very smooth right from the beginning. In a candid conversation with Archana Puran Singh for her YouTube channel, Farah admitted, 'I used to hate him," adding the real reason behind the same, 'For six months, I thought he was gay." When asked how her feelings towards Shirish changed, she hilariously quipped, 'Earlier, he used to get angry. And when he used to get angry, it was very annoying because a person is just keeping quiet and then they are torturing you by not talking." First Published:
