Farah Khan Biography 2025 Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More Details

Farah Khan Kunder born on January 9, 1965, is a multifaceted Indian film director, writer, producer, actress, dancer, and choreographer primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema. She has choreographed over a hundred songs across more than 80 films, earning prestigious accolades including the National Film Award for Best Choreography and seven Filmfare Awards for Best Choreography. In addition to her work in Hindi films, Farah has contributed to Tamil cinema and international projects, such as Monsoon Wedding (2001), Bombay Dreams (2002), Vanity Fair (2004), and Marigold: An Adventure in India (2007). She has also worked on Chinese films like Perhaps Love (2005) and Kung Fu Yoga (2017), receiving nominations for both the Tony Award and the Golden Horse Award.

Farah Khan Biography 2025

As a director, Farah has received two Filmfare Award nominations for Best Director for her films Main Hoon Na (2004) and Om Shanti Om (2007). She continued her directorial journey with Tees Maar Khan (2010) and the dance heist comedy Happy New Year (2014). Born into a film-oriented family, Farah’s father, Kamran Khan, was a stuntman-turned-filmmaker, while her mother, Menaka Irani, is the sister of former child actors Honey Irani and Daisy Irani. This makes her a first cousin to film personalities Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. Farah also has a brother, Sajid Khan, who is known as a comedian, actor, and director. Farah Khan married Shirish Kunder, who edited her directorial debut Main Hoon Na (2004), on December 9, 2004. The couple has collaborated on various projects, including Jaan-E-Mann (2006), Om Shanti Om (2007), and Tees Maar Khan (2010). In 2008, Farah gave birth to triplets—one son and two daughters—through in vitro fertilization.