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Time of India
5 days ago
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- 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 .
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
From Sending Vials Of Blood To Living In The Same House, 8 Times Bollywood Celebrities Faced Trespassers And Obsessive Stalkers
photoDetails english 2905195 Following the recent arrest of two individuals for allegedly trying to enter Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence, let's explore some haunting moments faced by Bollywood actors involving obsessed fans. Updated:May 23, 2025, 03:19 PM IST Bollywood Celebrities Obsessive Stalkers 1 / 9 From Salman Khan To Wamiqa Gabbi, lets take a look at moments Bollywood actors involving obsessed fans. Salman Khan 2 / 9 In a shocking development, a woman and a man were arrested by the Bandra Police for trespassing on Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's building on two separate occasions. Two FIRs were lodged against the individuals who trespassed on Salman's building, Galaxy Apartments, in Mumbai's Bandra West area on Tuesday and Wednesday, as per media reports. She is currently being interrogated, and authorities are verifying her identity and place of origin, said ANI. Govinda 3 / 9 In an episode of 'Timeout with Ankit,' Sunita Ahuja, Govinda's wife, shared a strange incident where a fan disguised as a maid lived with them for nearly three weeks. Sunita noted that the fan stayed for about 20 days before the situation was resolved and felt relieved that nothing harmful happened during that time. Raveena Tandon 4 / 9 In an interview with ETimes, Raveena recalled her frightening encounters with obsessed fans, specifically a fan from Goa who believed he was married to her. This delusion resulted in alarming acts, such as sending vials of blood and disturbing letters. Raveena described the ordeal as terrifying, noting, "He was absolutely sure that he was married to me and my kids were actually his kids. It was really crazy and scary." Saif Ali Khan 5 / 9 Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder in his 11th-floor Bandra flat around 2:30 a.m. on January 16, 2025. The assailant confronted the actor's maid, and when Saif tried to intervene, the situation turned violent, resulting in several stab wounds. The actor was later rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent a 2.5-hour surgery, with the actor now in stable condition, reported ANI. John Abraham 6 / 9 In 2013, a male admirer began stalking actor John Abraham, even going so far as to attempt to contact his parents. As a result, John eventually had to involve the police to address the situation. He filed a complaint with the Bandra police about an unidentified caller who had been harassing him for a month. A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated, 'The accused has not called Abraham since he made the complaint. However, we have some leads and are in the process of identifying the suspect. We are using technical surveillance to determine his location,' as reported by the Hindustan Times. Katrina Kaif - Vicky Kaushal 7 / 9 In 2022, as reported by the Times of India, police identified a stalker who was allegedly sending messages to both Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif. The stalker claimed on his Instagram account that he was married to Katrina. It has also been alleged that he posted videos threatening Katrina's husband and even made threats against her sister, Isabelle Kaif. Sushmita Sen 8 / 9 An infatuated fan allegedly began sending lavish gifts to her, though she chose not to worry about it. However, the frequency of these gifts continued to escalate until one day she received a bridal dress along with wedding accessories. This marked the start of a barrage of obscene messages and letters threatening her to either marry him or face dire consequences. As a result, she felt it was necessary to file a police complaint, as reported by Telegraph India. Wamiqa Gabbi 9 / 9 Reflecting on her time in Punjabi films, she recalled a particular incident involving a boy who was also her classmate. She told Mashable India, that he once texted her, "Where are your uncle and aunt going?" This message frightened her, making her wonder if he was outside her house, potentially stalking her.
