Personal Information

Full Name: Farah Khan

Nickname: Farah

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1965-01-09

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Urdu

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Islam

Hobbies: Dancing, Filmmaking, Reading, Traveling

Education

School: Xavier's College, Mumbai

College: Xavier's College, Mumbai

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor's degree in Arts

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Kamran Khan (Father), Menaka Irani (Mother)

Siblings: Sajid Khan (Brother - Film Director), Farhat Khan (adopted sister)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Shirish Kunder (Film Editor and Director)

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Film Director, Choreographer, Producer, TV Personality

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated ₹50-60 Crores (approximately $6-8 million USD)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Choreography 6 Filmfare Awards for Best Choreography IIFA Awards for Best Choreography (multiple times) Zee Cine Award for Best Director (Om Shanti Om) Screen Award for Best Choreography (multiple times) Directed successful films like Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, and Happy New Year

Biography Details

Farah Khan Kunder is one of India's most celebrated choreographers and film directors. Born into a film family, she began her career as a choreographer in the early 1990s and revolutionized Bollywood dance with her innovative, grand-scale routines. She choreographed iconic songs for over 100 films before transitioning to direction.

Her directorial debut, Main Hoon Na (2004), was a commercial success, followed by the blockbuster Om Shanti Om (2007). Known for her vibrant storytelling style and elaborate song sequences, Farah has won multiple National and Filmfare Awards. She married film editor Shirish Kunder in 2004 and gave birth to triplets in 2008. Beyond films, she's a popular television personality, having judged several dance reality shows. Her contribution to Indian cinema, particularly in popularizing dance sequences, has made her an influential figure in Bollywood.

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