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Javed Akhtar had to step in to explain Gulzar’s lyrics so Farah Khan could choreograph Dil Se song: ‘Yeh kya likha hai?’ | Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar had to step in to explain Gulzar’s lyrics so Farah Khan could choreograph Dil Se song: ‘Yeh kya likha hai?’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 21, 2026 10:40 AM IST Mani Ratnam’s film Dil Se was iconic in every way. Apart from its hard-hitting story, the film’s songs were also legendary, with fans still swooning to those tunes composed by AR Rahman. Amid all this, it was Farah Khan who choreographed some of the film’s most iconic tracks, including “Satrangi Re”, which was picturised on Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala. Farah had the task of taking Mani Ratnam’s vision forward in the choreography of the song, but she faced a challenge – understanding the lyrics penned by Gulzar. In a recent interaction with Ranveer Allahbadia, Farah recalled that they were shooting for the song in Ladakh, but to conceptualise it, she had to understand the song’s lyrics. For this, she reached out to her uncle and Hindi cinema’s legendary writer Javed Akhtar. She said, “I did not understand the meaning of this song because Gulzar sahab had written some difficult words in it. You will not believe that I had to call Javed Akhtar to ask …

Farah Khan recalls how dad lost everything overnight as film flopped, family had Rs 30 when he died: ‘We were paupers’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan recalls how dad lost everything overnight as film flopped, family had Rs 30 when he died: ‘We were paupers’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readChennaiMar 17, 2026 09:37 PM IST “I am not a nepo kid,” Farah Khan said in a recent interaction with Ranveer Allahbadia. During the interaction, Farah narrated her entire childhood and her father, filmmaker Kamran Khan’s riches-to-rags story after his film Aisa Bhi Hota Hai massively flopped at the box office, leading to her family becoming poor overnight. Farah is the daughter of Kamran and former actor menaka Irani. She is the niece of actor Daisy Irani and scriptwriter Honey Irani. “We became paupers,” she said talking about the financial hardships the family faced, adding, “I am not a nepo kid. My dad died a pauper. When he died, he had Rs 30 in his pocket.” Farah also spoke about how her father became an alcoholic after the setback. “As the sun went down, we used to start shaking because we knew now anything can happen during the night after my father would hit the bottle. It was riches to rags because my dad was doing extremely well. He got ambitious and he …

Farah Khan Reveals How Tees Maar Khan Failure Shook Her Confidence: ‘After Om Shanti Om…’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan Reveals How Tees Maar Khan Failure Shook Her Confidence: ‘After Om Shanti Om…’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 20:01 IST Farah Khan opens up about the fallout of Tees Maar Khan, revealing how the criticism after Om Shanti Om success made it the darkest phase of her career. Farah Khan recalls how the backlash after Tees Maar Khan deeply affected her, calling it the darkest phase of her career despite the massive success of Om Shanti Om. Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has delivered some of the most memorable Bollywood blockbusters over the years. After dominating the Hindi film industry as a choreographer for more than a decade, she successfully transitioned into directing with two massive hits — Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, both starring Shah Rukh Khan. However, the filmmaker later experienced what she describes as the most difficult phase of her career after the release of Tees Maar Khan. Farah Khan Calls ‘Tees Maar Khan’ Her Career’s Darkest Phase Released in 2010, Tees Maar Khan, starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, performed decently at the box office with a domestic collection of around ₹84 crore. …

Farah Khan says Bollywood folks ignored her husband Shirish at parties, recalls fights as she forced him to come out with her: ‘It was challenging’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan says Bollywood folks ignored her husband Shirish at parties, recalls fights as she forced him to come out with her: ‘It was challenging’ | Bollywood News

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Farah Khan is known for being outspoken, but the filmmaker admits that her blunt honesty has often landed her in trouble with her friends from the film industry. In a candid chat with close friend and tennis player Sania Mirza on her YouTube show Serving It Up With Sania, Farah opened up about how her straightforward nature has sometimes offended people around her. She also spoke about her relationship with her husband Shirish Kunder. Farah said, “Sometimes I do tend to offend some of my friends and I am realising it as I grow older that I don’t need to tell them the truth all the time. Some friends, especially the ones in films, are becoming a bit picky.” The filmmaker also got candid about her marriage with husband Shirish Kunder, revealing that the couple faced several challenges in the early years because of their different personalities. She said, “In the beginning, it was very challenging and we used to have a lot of fights when I would force him to come out with me.” …

Salman Khan had waited for HOURS just to watch Dharmendra’s…, Farah Khan revealed…

Salman Khan had waited for HOURS just to watch Dharmendra’s…, Farah Khan revealed…

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Salman Khan had waited for HOURS just to watch Dharmendra’s…, Farah Khan revealed… Home News and Gossip Salman Khan had waited for HOURS just to watch Dharmendra’s…, Farah Khan revealed… An old interview has surfaced, where Farah Khan was seen talking about a hilarious incident from Om Shanti Om’s sets. Read ahead to know about the story. Dharmendra, one of the most versatile actors of Bollywood, is one of the rare Bollywood heroes who embodied both the fierce action hero and the romantic lead, blending his muscle with endless charm. Throughout his long career, he has swung between commercial blockbusters and more nuanced roles, showcasing his diverse and versatile talent. The actor has an active social media presence, sharing glimpses of his life, work, and kids with his fans. Recently, an old interview of Farah Khan surfaced, where the famous director can be seen talking about the time Bollywood legends Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Saif …

Kajol Returned To Shoot One Month After Giving Birth, Farah Khan Calls Her ‘Amazing’ | Bollywood News

Kajol Returned To Shoot One Month After Giving Birth, Farah Khan Calls Her ‘Amazing’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 06, 2025, 20:07 IST Farah Khan reveals an inspiring anecdote about Kajol’s incredible dedication — how the actress returned to the film set just a month after giving birth. Farah Khan praises Kajol’s dedication. In the latest episode of “Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle,” filmmaker Farah Khan joined the duo for a candid and laughter-filled conversation. From revisiting old memories to sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her filmmaking journey, Farah opened up about her experiences working with leading stars. During the chat, she revealed an inspiring anecdote about Kajol’s incredible dedication — how the actress returned to the film set just a month after giving birth. The filmmaker and choreographer shared this revelation when Ananya Panday asked Kajol if she was pregnant during the shoot of one of the songs. Farah quickly clarified, saying that Kajol had already given birth at the time. She added that she had to design the choreography carefully to suit the situation, recalling, “I had to give her a step above the tummy.” Farah went on to praise …

Do Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan Offer Namaz Every Day? Farah Khan Said: ‘Better Than Praying 5 Times…’

Do Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan Offer Namaz Every Day? Farah Khan Said: ‘Better Than Praying 5 Times…’

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Last Updated:April 12, 2025, 16:42 IST Farah Khan said SRK and Salman always help others, which makes them good human beings. Farah Khan opened up about doing charity instead of praying 5 times a day. Ace choreographer Farah Khan once revealed that while she doesn’t offer namaz or pray five times a day, she is a good Muslim and a good human being as she makes regular charitable donations and keeps rozas. During a chat with her fans on Rediff, Farah revealed which of the Muslim Bollywood stars are religious and offer namaz diligently. A fan asked the choreographer, “Farah: Do you believe in God? Or do you offer Namaz or fast during Ramzan? I am sure you won’t be doing all these things like Lucky Ali, who is very religious and told us in the chat room that he prays five times a day, isn’t it, folks?” Farah Khan replied, “Shabana: I don’t do Namaaz, but I keep my roza’s and that’s it. And I do give a percentage of my earnings to charity. …