Farah Khan Birthday: How Did She Get Break In Bollywood? 10 Lesser-Known Facts – News18
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Farah Khan began her career as a choreographer and later transitioned into filmmaking, directing iconic films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om.
Farah Khan turns 60 today on January 9, 2025. (Image: farahkhankunder/Instagram)
Farah Khan is a force to be reckoned with in Bollywood today. From humble beginnings, she rose to fame with her dedication and hard work, first as a choreographer and later as a filmmaker behind iconic films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om among others.
Known for her wit, humour and easy-going personality, Farah Khan has recently won hearts with her YouTube culinary show, where she brings celebrities into the kitchen to cook up their favourite dishes.
On her 60th birthday on January 9, let’s find out how Farah made her mark in Bollywood and uncover some lesser-known facts about this multi-talented icon.
How Did Farah Khan Get A Break In Bollywood?
Born to Kamran Khan, a former stuntman-turned-filmmaker, and Menaka Irani, Farah Khan was inspired by Michael Jackson’s iconic dance moves in Thriller.
While studying at St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai, she decided to pursue her passion for dance and formed her own dance group.
Farah’s Bollywood journey began in 1986 as a choreographer for Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya.
Her big break came when renowned choreographer Saroj Khan walked out of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander.
Farah stepped in and choreographed the iconic song, Pehla Nasha, marking her first major project as the lead choreographer. Her fresh approach to dance quickly set her apart, establishing her as one of the best in the industry.
Over the years, Farah has choreographed memorable tracks in films like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Virasat, Dil Se, Kaho Na…Pyaar Hai, Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Dabangg, and more.
Throughout her career, Farah has garnered numerous accolades for her choreography, including training Colombian singer Shakira for a rendition of Hips Don’t Lie at the MTV Video Music Awards.
10 Lesser-Known Facts About Farah Khan
1. Farah Khan’s parents, Kamran Khan and Menaka Irani, divorced when she was just 5 years old. As a result, she and her brother, Sajid Khan, spent their childhood shuttling between both parents.
2. Farah’s mother, Menaka Irani, is the sister of Honey Irani, Javed Akhtar’s first wife, and the aunt of popular child actress, Daisy Irani.
3. Farah’s first cousins are actor-director Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar.
4. In 2004, Farah Khan earned a Tony Award nomination in the Best Choreographer category for her work in the musical, Bombay Dreams.
5. She made her directorial debut in 2004 with Main Hoon Na, starring Shah Rukh Khan.
6. With the release of Main Hoon Na, Farah became the second female director after Mira Nair to receive a Filmfare nomination in the Best Director category.
7. Farah made a cameo appearance in Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, where she played a woman who poked fun at Anjali (played by Kajol).
8. In 2012, Farah Khan took the lead role in the film Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, opposite Boman Irani.
9. Farah Khan and her husband, Shirish Kunder, co-founded the production company Three’s Company, named after their triplets.
10. Farah has worked in international films like Monsoon Wedding and Vanity Fair.
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