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Farah Khan
Active Bollywood
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age61 years
- Active1987 – Present
- Updated
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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About Farah Khan
Who is Farah Khan?
Farah Khan is a renowned Bollywood film director, choreographer, producer, actress, and television personality.
Who is Farah Khan's husband?
She is married to film editor and director Shirish Kunder; they married on 9 December 2004.
How many children does Farah Khan have?
She has triplets born in 2008 — one son and two daughters — with her husband Shirish Kunder.
Which is Farah Khan's most famous movie?
Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om are among her most successful directorial films.
What is Farah Khan famous for?
She is famous for choreographing iconic Bollywood songs and directing blockbuster films.
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