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Farah Khan
Active Bollywood
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age56–65
- Active1987 – Present
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Farah Khan Biography
Farah Khan Personal Details
- Full Name: Farah Khan Kunder
- Profession: Film Director, Choreographer, Producer, Actress, TV Host, Writer
- Date of Birth: 9 January 1965
- Age: 61 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Years Active: 1987 – Present
Family Information
- Father: Kamran Khan (Stuntman and Filmmaker)
- Mother: Menaka Irani
- Brother: Sajid Khan
- Aunts: Honey Irani, Daisy Irani
- Cousins: Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar
- Husband: Shirish Kunder (film editor and director; married 9 December 2004)
- Children: Triplets born in 2008 — one son and two daughters
Education
- College: St. Xavier’s College, Bombay (studied sociology)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Began professional choreography with Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya |
| 1992 | Took over as choreographer on Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar after Saroj Khan left the film |
| 1997 | Choreographed Dhol Bajne Laga for Virasat; won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography at the 1998 ceremony |
| 1998 | Achieved nationwide fame with Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se..; won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography at the 1999 ceremony |
| 2000 | Choreographed Ek Pal Ka Jeena for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai; won the Filmfare Award at the 2001 ceremony |
| 2001 | Choreographed Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan for Dil Chahta Hai; won the Filmfare Award at the 2002 ceremony |
| 2003 | Choreographed Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala for Koi… Mil Gaya; won the National Film Award for Best Choreography (51st National Film Awards) and the Filmfare Award |
| 2004 | Made directorial debut with blockbuster Main Hoon Na |
| 2007 | Directed blockbuster Om Shanti Om; received Filmfare Best Director nomination |
| 2010 | Directed Tees Maar Khan; won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for Sheila Ki Jawani at the 2011 ceremony |
| 2012 | Made acting debut in a lead role with Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi |
| 2014 | Directed successful multi-starrer Happy New Year |
| 2015 | Hosted cooking show Farah Ki Dawat |
| 2017 | Choreographed international film Kung Fu Yoga |
| 2020 | Choreographed the title song of Dil Bechara; won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography at the 2021 ceremony |
| 2021 | Became judge on Zee Comedy Show |
| 2025 | Hosted and judged Celebrity MasterChef India |
| 2026 | Appeared in Toaster; began hosting Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film/Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 43rd Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Dhol Bajne Laga | Virasat | Won |
| 1999 | 44th Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Chaiyya Chaiyya | Dil Se.. | Won |
| 2001 | 46th Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Ek Pal Ka Jeena | Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai | Won |
| 2001 | 2nd IIFA Awards | Best Choreography | Ek Pal Ka Jeena | Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai | Won |
| 2001 | 6th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Ek Pal Ka Jeena | Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai | Won |
| 2001 | 6th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Mohabbatein | Mohabbatein | Nominated |
| 2002 | 47th Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | 3rd IIFA Awards | Best Choreography | Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | 7th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | American Choreography Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Feature Film | Monsoon Wedding | Monsoon Wedding | Nominated |
| 2004 | 49th Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Idhar Chala Mein Udhar Chala | Koi… Mil Gaya | Won |
| 2004 | 4th IIFA Awards | Best Choreography | Maahi Ve | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Won |
| 2004 | 51st National Film Awards | Best Choreography | Idhar Chala Mein Udhar Chala | Koi… Mil Gaya | Won |
| 2004 | Bollywood Awards | Best Choreography | Idhar Chala Mein Udhar Chala | Koi… Mil Gaya | Won |
| 2004 | Sansui Viewer’s Choice Awards | Best Choreography | Idhar Chala Mein Udhar Chala | Koi… Mil Gaya | Won |
| 2004 | 9th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Idhar Chala Mein Udhar Chala | Koi… Mil Gaya | Won |
| 2004 | 9th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Pretty Woman | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Nominated |
| 2004 | 6th Zee Cine Awards | Best Choreography | Pretty Woman | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Nominated |
| 2005 | 50th Filmfare Awards | Best Director | Main Hoon Na | Main Hoon Na | Nominated |
| 2005 | 7th Zee Cine Awards | Best Director | Main Hoon Na | Main Hoon Na | Nominated |
| 2005 | 7th Zee Cine Awards | Best Debut Director | Main Hoon Na | Main Hoon Na | Won |
| 2005 | 10th Screen Awards | Most Promising Debut Director | Main Hoon Na | Main Hoon Na | Won |
| 2005 | 6th IIFA Awards | Best Debut Director | Main Hoon Na | Main Hoon Na | Won |
| 2005 | 6th IIFA Awards | Best Director | Main Hoon Na | Main Hoon Na | Nominated |
| 2005 | 6th IIFA Awards | Best Choreography | Laal Dupatta | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Won |
| 2005 | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Choreography | Tum Se Mil Ke | Main Hoon Na | Nominated |
| 2007 | 52nd Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Humko Maloom Hain | Jaan-E-Mann | Nominated |
| 2008 | 53rd Filmfare Awards | Best Film | Om Shanti Om | Om Shanti Om | Nominated |
| 2008 | 53rd Filmfare Awards | Best Director | Om Shanti Om | Om Shanti Om | Nominated |
| 2008 | 10th Zee Cine Awards | Best Director | Om Shanti Om | Om Shanti Om | Nominated |
| 2008 | 10th Zee Cine Awards | Best Choreography | Dhoom Taana | Om Shanti Om | Won |
| 2008 | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | Best Choreography | Dhoom Taana | Om Shanti Om | Won |
| 2008 | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | Best Film | Om Shanti Om | Om Shanti Om | Won |
| 2008 | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | Best Director | Om Shanti Om | Om Shanti Om | Won |
| 2008 | 14th Stardust Awards | Dream Director | Om Shanti Om | Om Shanti Om | Won |
| 2008 | 13th Screen Awards | Best Director | Om Shanti Om | Om Shanti Om | Nominated |
| 2008 | 13th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Dhoom Taana | Om Shanti Om | Won |
| 2009 | 10th IIFA Awards | Best Choreography | Desi Girl | Dostana | Won |
| 2011 | 56th Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Sheila Ki Jawani | Tees Maar Khan | Won |
| 2011 | 12th IIFA Awards | Best Choreography | Munni Badnaam Hui | Dabangg | Won |
| 2011 | 16th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Sheila Ki Jawani | Tees Maar Khan | Won |
| 2013 | 14th Zee Cine Awards | Best Choreography | Fevicol Se | Dabangg 2 | Nominated |
| 2013 | 18th Screen Awards | Best Choreography | Fevicol Se | Dabangg 2 | Nominated |
| 2013 | 10th Stardust Awards | Best Actress | Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi | Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi | Won |
| 2014 | 11th Stardust Awards | Dream Director | Happy New Year | Happy New Year | Won |
| 2015 | Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Music Awards | Best Choreography | Lovely | Happy New Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Music Awards | Best Choreography | Gerua | Dilwale | Won |
| 2017 | 14th Stardust Awards | Best Choreography | Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai | Sultan | Nominated |
| 2019 | 20th Zee Cine Awards | Best Choreography | Tareefan | Veere Di Wedding | Nominated |
| 2019 | 20th Zee Cine Awards | Best Choreography | Zingaat | Dhadak | Nominated |
| 2021 | 66th Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Dil Bechara | Dil Bechara | Won |
| 2022 | 67th Filmfare Awards | Best Choreography | Tip Tip | Sooryavanshi | Nominated |
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