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Farah Khan says Ayan Mukerji’s father made us poor: ‘My dad made his first big colour film’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan says Ayan Mukerji’s father made us poor: ‘My dad made his first big colour film’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 06:17 PM IST Farah Khan is regarded as one of Bollywood’s most successful choreographers and filmmakers today, but her childhood was marked by immense struggle after her father lost everything backing a film that bombed at the box office. During a recent visit to actress Tanisha Mukerji’s home — cousin of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji — Farah recalled how actor Deb Mukherjee unknowingly became linked to one of the toughest phases of her life. Speaking candidly, Farah joked, “Because Debu is Ayan’s father, I always tell Ayan Mukerji that it’s because of your dad that we became poor.” A stunned Tanisha responded, “What?” Farah then explained: “My dad made his first big colour film (Aisa Bhi Hota Hai) in which Deb Mukherji was the hero. The movie bombed on Friday, and by Monday we had become poor because, in those days, producers invested everything they had,” she shared. Tanisha Mukerji admitted that financial instability was common in film families back then. “We also went through those stages. Whenever my dad’s …

Farah Khan’s family once owned Mumbai’s Khar-Danda area before donating it; she recalls growing up ‘a pauper’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan’s family once owned Mumbai’s Khar-Danda area before donating it; she recalls growing up ‘a pauper’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 04:21 PM IST We have all heard stories about Farah Khan—born into a film family, yet far removed from its glamour until she carved her own path in the industry. Despite being the daughter of Meneka Irani (sister of Daisy Irani and Honey Irani), and filmmaker Kamran Khan, Farah grew up in poverty after her father gambled away his earnings, home, and property on the 1971 film Aisa Bhi Hota Hai. Within a single weekend of its release, the family was pushed into severe financial debt. What’s lesser known is that even before this downfall, Farah’s grandfather, Aman Gul Pathan, once owned vast property in Khar West. However, he donated the entire estate to a mosque. After his passing, the land was gradually encroached upon, leaving the family with no ownership. Farah recently visited composer Ismail Darbar, who shares a warm bond with her despite not meeting often. Crediting her upbringing and grandparents—whom he had once met—he praised her as one of the nicest people he knows. During their …

Farah Khan tours Manoj Tiwari’s MP house in Delhi: Mini farm, rooms named after states, outdoor gym | Bollywood News

Farah Khan tours Manoj Tiwari’s MP house in Delhi: Mini farm, rooms named after states, outdoor gym | Bollywood News

Farah Khan recently visited the official residence of actor-politician Manoj Tiwari in Delhi, accompanied by her longtime cook Dilip. The duo was warmly received by the MP, who personally welcomed them and gave them a tour of his uniquely designed home, where each room is named after a state or city. Speaking about his residence, Manoj said, “I am at the most unique address in India,” hinting at the iconic 11 Murti. He added with a smile, “Now that you are here, I will show you the Kashmir of our house.” An excited Farah asked where it was, to which Manoj explained, “The rooms in our house are named after different states and cities.”They began with the “Kashmir” room, featuring a yellow sofa set, awards, decorative pieces, and Madhubani paintings on the walls. Explaining the name, Manoj shared, “When this room was being made, I was on a tour to Srinagar. When I returned, CPWD handed it over to me, so I decided to name it Kashmir.” Room Ranthambore. (Photo credit: Farah Khan/YouTube) Curious, Farah …

Farah Khan reveals the one way Salman Khan actually deals with major controversies: ‘He doesn’t hide’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan reveals the one way Salman Khan actually deals with major controversies: ‘He doesn’t hide’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMar 13, 2026 08:41 PM IST For decades, Bollywood has largely been synonymous with its three reigning superstars — Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. While several leading actresses have had the opportunity to work with all three Khans, filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan is also among the few who has closely interacted with each of them over the years. In a recent conversation on a podcast hosted by Ranveer Allahbadia, Farah opened up about her equation with the three stars. While she fondly remembered her bond with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, she admitted that she never became very close to Aamir Khan. “Salman had come before Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir is someone I am least close to because he was already a star when I worked on Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar,” Farah said, adding, “He would teach me the basics on the film set. But somehow, I never became close to him.” Speaking about Salman Khan, Farah Khan revealed that she has known the actor since childhood. She …

‘Dhurandhar ke baad sirf Tees Maar Khan’: Farah Khan hypes her Akshaye Khanna film with ‘asli Oscar’ | Bollywood News

‘Dhurandhar ke baad sirf Tees Maar Khan’: Farah Khan hypes her Akshaye Khanna film with ‘asli Oscar’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan and her cook Dilip are back with their new vlog on YouTube. This time, the duo visited Bigg Boss 19 finalist, comedian Pranit More’s house in Mumbai. During the vlog, the filmmaker-choreographer praised Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Aditya Dhar’s latest blockbuster Dhurandhar. She said that after the Ranveer Singh starrer, her film Tees Maar Khan has been ruling hearts. In the video, Farah was also given an option between directing Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip. Here’s how she reacted. In her latest vlog, Pranit tried to give Dilip, some stand-up comedy tips, and after he learned a bit, he said that Tees Maar Khan is his favourite movie. “Dhurandhar ke baad Tees Maar Khan ka hi raaj chal raha hain (After Dhurandhar, Tees Maar Khan is ruling).” “Asli Oscar toh waha hi he, aapke film mein (The real Oscar is in fact, in your film)!” Pranit replied. To which the director agreed and shouted, “Oscaarrr!” In Farah’s film, Akshaye Khanna plays actor Aatish Kapoor who desperately wants to win an Oscar. Dilip and Pranit …

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na two weeks before shoot began, panicked Farah Khan cast Amrita Rao on Gauri Khan’s suggestion: ‘Like Sridevi’ | Bollywood News

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na two weeks before shoot began, panicked Farah Khan cast Amrita Rao on Gauri Khan’s suggestion: ‘Like Sridevi’ | Bollywood News

It was 2004. Farah Khan was all set to make her directorial debut with Main Hoon Na. The cast was locked — Shah Rukh Khan, Zayed Khan, Sushmita Sen, and newcomer Ayesha Takia. The locations in Darjeeling were booked, costumes were finalised, and the team was ready to roll. But just two weeks before the shoot, Farah got a shock that threw her into panic mode, film’s second lead Ayesha Takia backed out. In a recent episode of her YouTube vlog, the filmmaker-choreographer revisited the chaotic days before her debut film went on floors and revealed how Amrita Rao eventually came on board. Farah, accompanied by her longtime cook Dilip, visited Amrita Rao’s home for a nostalgic chat. Main Hoon Na. (Photo: IMDb) As they settled down, Farah asked Dilip, “Have you seen Amrita in Main Hoon Na?” He nodded. Farah quipped, “What role did she play?” Dilip answered confidently, “The girl who was running behind Lucky.” Story continues below this ad Farah burst out laughing. “Did you hear that? Your role was to be …

Farah Khan’s cook Dilip gives a tour of his newly-constructed six-bedroom bungalow in Bihar, introduces his family. Watch | Bollywood News

Farah Khan’s cook Dilip gives a tour of his newly-constructed six-bedroom bungalow in Bihar, introduces his family. Watch | Bollywood News

Farah Khan’s cook, Dilip, is a celebrity in his own right, with many viewers of her vlogs wanting to know about his personal life. In these vlogs, the choreographer-director shot with Bollywood celebs such as Aditi Rao Hydari, Sunny Singh, Anu Malik, Karan Johar and Archana Puran Singh. She also shot with television stars Karan Patel, Karishma Tanna, Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya. The common factor in all these videos, which have garnered millions of views, is Dilip. The two share playful banter with each other, with Farah often poking fun at Dilip, and Dilip giving it back. Farah often alludes to Dilip’s newfound celebrity status, because of which he has been able to build a big bungalow in Bihar. A couple of months ago, she gave a tour of Dilip’s village, when the bungalow was still under construction. The video has since garnered over 6.2 million views. Dilip flew from Mumbai to his village in Bihar for 15 days, where he introduced audiences to his family, including wife Savita and three sons. Dilip also …

Farah Khan shares her cook Dilip’s salary after he demands a hike while shooting at chef Vikas Khanna’s studio kitchen: ‘Iski salary bataungi toh…’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan shares her cook Dilip’s salary after he demands a hike while shooting at chef Vikas Khanna’s studio kitchen: ‘Iski salary bataungi toh…’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan is out with yet another vlog featuring her cook Dilip. For her latest vlog, the choreographer-filmmaker invited actor Sunny Singh. This time, the shoot didn’t take place in the actor’s house or Farah’s abode, but chef Vikas Khanna’s studio kitchen as the filmmaker’s house is set for a renovation. The vlog starts with Dilip taking a dig at Farah Khan for delaying to fix the airconditioner in the kitchen, but spending money to renovate the house. They then decide to book a studio kitchen to host their guest Sunny Singh. As the actor sees them in the studio kitchen, an excited Dilip asks, “Apke dhai kilo ke hath nahi hai?” Reacting to this, Farah replies, “Tereko sharam nahi aayi?” Sunny Singh tries to name his movies to Dilip, who fails to recall any, saying “I have watched Sunny Deol’s Gadar”. Story continues below this ad The trio head to Vikas Khanna’s studio kitchen to cook where Sunny Singh reveals that he is scared of gas stove and doesn’t know how to light it. …

Farah Khan says she has ‘created a monster’ in her cook Dilip as he demands a BMW ahead of shoot with Shah Rukh Khan: ‘He owns a bungalow in Bihar’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan says she has ‘created a monster’ in her cook Dilip as he demands a BMW ahead of shoot with Shah Rukh Khan: ‘He owns a bungalow in Bihar’ | Bollywood News

Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan’s cook, Dilip has become a household name ever since he featured in her daily vlog. Farah Khan had started her vlogs about 11 months ago. Over the months, the filmmaker-choreographer visited the houses of several television and Bollywood stars along with Dilip, sharing special recipes as well as fun gossip. Her vlogs has featured the stars of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives: Seema, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey and Neelam Kothari. It also featured Bharti Singh, Harsh Limbachiyaa, Baadshah, Sanjeev Kapoor, Kusha Kapila, Shivangi Joshi, Rakhi Sawant, and Aditi Rao Hydari among others. In the latest vlog, Farah Khan visited actor Karan Wahi’s house along with Dilip, where she revealed her cook is all set to shoot with Shah Rukh Khan. While cooking aata ka halwa at Wahi’s house, Farah asks Dilip, “Parsu kiske sath shooting hai? (Who do we have to shoot with the day after?)” Dilip quickly replies, “Shah Rukh Khan sir.” Karan asks whether a driver is needed to take him to the shoot, to which Dilip says, “If Farah …

Farah Khan says her her mother-in-law expected her to manually grind spices using a stone when she first got married | Bollywood News

Farah Khan says her her mother-in-law expected her to manually grind spices using a stone when she first got married | Bollywood News

Farah Khan, who married Shirish Kunder in 2004, recently shared the challenges of getting married into a South Indian family and spoke about navigating the cultural differences. In her latest vlog, Farah visited television star Karishma Tanna, whose husband also comes from a South Indian family. Farah recalled that when she was newly married, her mother-in-law expected her to grind spices using a traditional stone. She recalled how her mother-in-law was disappointed in her when she saw her using a mixer. While cooking with Karishma Tanna, the filmmaker shared, “Once my mother-in-law told me, grind these masalas manually, using grinding stones. Don’t grind them in the mixer. I was like, ‘Kiske paas itna time hai bhai?‘ (Who has so much time?)” Hearing this, Karishma expressed shock, while the actor’s South Indian mother-in-law shared, “Those masalas make food taste good.” To which Farah quickly replied, “They taste good both ways.” ALSO READ | Rajesh Khanna might mistreat you because you were cast against his wishes, Raza Murad recalls warning: ‘Upar aaka, neeche Kaka’ Story continues below …