Basic Information
- Full Name: Farah Khan, which may also be put as Farah Khan.
- Birth Name: Farheena Khan.
- Date of Birth: January 9th 1965.
- Age (2026): Age of 61.
- Birthplace: Mumbai
- Nationality: Indigenous
- Profession: Film Founder and Stage and Screen Director, Content Creator, Author, TV Personality
Physical Stats:
- Height: Approx.: 5’3″ (160 cm).
- Eye Colour: Black.
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Early Life & Background:
- Her father, Kamran Khan, was a movie maker and stuntman.
- Her mother, Menaka Irani, came from a renowned film family.
- She is from the Akhtar film family.
Despite a film background, which is all she has in public record, for the first part of her life, there were economic issues in particular, when it was revealed that her father could no longer support the lavish lifestyle they had known in the past.
Career Journey
Choreography Career
- Farah started her choreography career in the 1980s.
- Choreographed 100+ songs across 80+ films
- Won the National Film Award for Best Director and multiple Filmfare Awards.
- Iconic songs include: Classic tracks include:
- Chaiyya Chaiyya
- Sheila Ki Jawani
- Ek Pal Ka Jeena
- She is an icon in the Bollywood dance world.
Film Director Career
Farah Khan went into directing and became one of the most successful female directors in India.
Major Films Directed
- Main Hoon I (2004) Breakthrough hit.
- Om Shanti Om (2007): Great commercial success.
- Tees Maar Khan (2010)
- Happy New Year (2014)
This is the mark she left as a top commercial director.
Television & Other Work
- Farah is also very much in the public eye in terms of TV.
- Judge on shows like Indian Idol.
- Appeared in Jhalak Dikhow Jaa, Nach Baliye, and also did so in other shows.
- Host of cooking and entertainment shows
- Also, her work has taken her internationally in films such as Monsoon Wedding and stage productions.
Personal Life
- Husband: Shirish Kunder (cinematographer and director).
- Marriage Year: Two thousand and four.
- Children: 3 (a son and two daughters).
- Brother: Saad Khan.
Achievements & Recognition
- National Film Award winner
- Multiple Filmfare Awards
- One of the preeminent female filmmakers in India.
- International acclaim (Tony Award nomination, global choreography projects).
Interesting Facts
- First entered the field of choreography, but had been aimed at directing.
- Directed massive hit films with actors like Shah Rukh Khan.
- Known for a mix of entertainment, music and comedy in films.
- In the past few years, on YouTube and social media.
Conclusion
Farah Khan’s rise from a tough upbringing to that of a star among today’s Bollywood choreographers and directors is very inspiring. In hit films, memorable dance sequences, and also on TV, where she does very well, she is still in 2026 a force to be reckoned with in the Indian entertainment scene.
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