Farah Khan
Farah Khan | |
|---|---|
 Khan at the launch of Munisha Khatwani's book Tarot Predictions 2015 | |
| Born | (1965-01-09) 9 January 1965 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Choreographer, Film director, Actress, Television presenter |
| Spouse(s) | Shirish Kunder (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Sajid Khan (brother) |
Farah Khan (born 9 January 1965)[1] also known by her married name Farah Khan Kunder, is an Indian film director, film producer, dancer, choreographer, and actress. She is best known for her choreographic dance work in numerous Bollywood films. She has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films, winning six Filmfare Awards for Best Choreography and the National Film Award for Best Choreography. In addition, she has worked on international projects, such as Marigold: An Adventure in India, Monsoon Wedding, Bombay Dreams, and the Chinese films Perhaps Love and Kung Fu Yoga, earning Tony Award and Golden Horse Award nominations. She has since become a film director as well, with a Filmfare Best Director Award nomination for her directorial debut Main Hoon Na.
Contents
1 Early life and career
2 Career
3 Filmography
3.1 Film
3.2 Choreography
3.3 Television
4 See also
5 References
6 External links
Early life and career
Farah Khan was born on 9 January 1965. Her father, Kamran Khan, is a stuntman-turned-filmmaker. Her mother, Menaka Irani, is the sister of former child actors Honey Irani and Daisy Irani.[2] Farah is thus a first cousin of film personalities Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar (children of Honey Irani). She has one brother, Sajid Khan, who is a comedian, actor and film director.
While Farah's father is a Muslim, her mother is a Zorastrian belonging to the Irani (Parsi) community.[3] Their marriage broke up when Farah was still a toddler. One reason for this was religion; another was the shortage of money. Kamran Khan had initially been very successful and prosperous, so much so that, when his sister-in-law Honey Irani married a poverty-stricken poet named Javed Akhtar, the newly-weds turned to Kamran for help and he gave them an apartment to live in free of rent. However, Kamran then began losing money badly as his film ventures flopped; his marriage collapsed at the same time. Farah, therefore, saw very little of her father while growing up. Since neither parent had any money left, Farah and Sajid were shuttled between different homes.[4]
Farah Khan married Shirish Kunder, the editor of her film Main Hoon Na,[5] on 9 December 2004. They have since worked together on each other's films, such as Jaan-E-Mann, Om Shanti Om, and Tees Maar Khan. Khan gave birth to triplets in 2008; one son and two daughters.
Career
Farah Khan was studying sociology in St. Xavier's College, Mumbai when Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was telecast. She was so inspired, that although she hadn’t danced before that, it soon became her vocation. She learned to dance basically on her own, and set up a dance group.[4]
When the choreographer Saroj Khan walked out of the film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Khan took over. This was followed by many more songs. She met actor Shahrukh Khan on the set of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and the two have since become good friends and started working together.
Farah Khan's work in Monsoon Wedding, Bombay Dreams and Vanity Fair was nominated for a 2004 Tony Award as Best Choreographer, along with collaborator Anthony van Laast, for Bombay Dreams. She has won the Filmfare Best Choreography Award six times. Khan then went on to direct her first film Main Hoon Na Starring Shah Rukh Khan which was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. Khan became the second female director to be nominated for Filmfare Best Director Award.[citation needed] As a director, her second movie Om Shanti Om Starring Shah Rukh Khan and debutant Deepika Padukone became the highest grossing Hindi film of all time at its time of release.[6]Tees Maar Khan was her next directorial release. In 2012 she made her film acting debut in a leading role in Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, directed by Bela Bhansali Sehgal.
Khan initially announced her plans to direct Happy New Year in 2005,[7] multiple delays and cast changes occurred over a number of years.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] The project has again been reported as being in the works as of 2012.[18]
Farah Khan trained Colombian pop star Shakira for a Bollywood version of her song Hips Don't Lie for the MTV Video Music Awards on 31 August 2006.[19] Khan has also choreographed Kylie Minogue for the song "Chiggy Wiggy" in the 2009 movie Blue.
She hosted the celebrity chat show Tere Mere Beach Mein and was a judge on the reality television series Indian Idol – first and second season, Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega and Dance India Dance Li'l Masters. She also judged dance reality show Just Dance alongside Hrithik Roshan and Vaibhavi Merchant on Star Plus.
Khan and her husband have started a production company called "Three's Company" named in honor of their triplets.[20] In 2012, she choreographed "Ishq Wala Love" and "Radha" for Student Of The Year. In 2013, she choreographed "Jumping Jhapak".
In 2015, Khan replaced Salman Khan and hosted the reality show Bigg Boss Halla Bol which is the spin-off of season 8.[21]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Producer | Script Writer | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Yes | Woman on the Neelam show/ College student who makes fun of Anjali | |||
| 2003 | Kal Ho Na Ho | Yes | One of the customers that come to the restaurant after its renovation | |||
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Yes | Yes | Yes | Herself (special appearance in song "Yeh Fizaein" during the end credits) Nominated: Filmfare Best Director Award | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Yes | Yes | Yes | The one whom Om Prakash asks if she's the director of the movie / Herself (special appearance during the end credits) | |
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Yes | Herself | |||
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Yes | Herself (cameo) | |||
| 2012 | Joker | Yes | Yes | Herself (special appearance) | ||
| 2012 | Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi | Yes | Shirin Fugawala | |||
| 2012 | Student of the Year | Yes | Cameo in "Disco Song" as a judge | |||
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cameo in the end credits | |
| 2016 | Devi | Yes | Herself (guest appearance) | |||
| 2018 | The Grihapravesh Pooja At Karnataka Thambu Chetty Palya Bengaluru | Yes | Yes | His Role Based On Hindi In Red Chillies Entertainment and T-Series, Vijayta Films, Eros International, Dharma Productions, Janapriya Durga Pooja Samiti Productions And Reliance Entertainment Nationwide In Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Hindi Serial Is India's Got Talent From Karan Johar in Star Plus And Dharmendra Producer In Vijayta Films. |
- Frequent actor collaborations
| Actors | Main Hoon Na (2004) | Om Shanti Om (2007) | Tees Maar Khan (2010) | Happy New Year (2014) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bindu |  | | ||
Boman Irani | | | ||
Shah Rukh Khan | | | | |
Kirron Kher | | | ||
Akshay Kumar | (cameo) | | ||
Deepika Padukone | | | ||
Satish Shah | | | ||
Murali Sharma | | |
Choreography
| Year | Films | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | |
| Angaar | ||
| 1993 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | |
| Waqt Hamara Hai | ||
| Pehla Nasha | ||
| Chandra Mukhi | ||
| 1942: A Love Story | ||
| 1994 | Aatish: Feel the Fire | |
| 1995 | Zamaana Deewana | |
| Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India | ||
| Aazmayish | ||
| Takkar | ||
| Sisindri | ||
| Hum Dono | ||
| Barsaat | ||
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | ||
| Ram Shastra | ||
| 1996 | English Babu Desi Mem | |
| 1997 | Virasat | Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song "Dhol Bajne Laga" |
| Border | ||
| Iruvar | ||
| Yeshwant | ||
| Dil To Pagal Hai | ||
| 1998 | Keemat: They Are Back | |
| Duplicate | ||
| Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | ||
| Angaaray | ||
| Dil Se.. | Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" | |
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | ||
| Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | ||
| Minsara Kanavu | ||
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | |
| Laawaris | ||
| Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | ||
| Sarfarosh | ||
| Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya | ||
| Baadshah | ||
| Mast | ||
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | |
| Mela | ||
| Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song "Ek Pal Ka Jeena" | |
| Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | ||
| Pukar | ||
| Hum To Mohabbat Karega | ||
| Josh | ||
| Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | ||
| Fiza | ||
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song "Woh Ladki Hai Kahan" |
| Monsoon Wedding | ||
| Asoka | ||
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | ||
| One 2 Ka 4 | ||
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | |
| Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | ||
| Shakti : The Power | ||
| Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai | ||
| Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | ||
| Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | ||
| Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe | ||
| Santosham | ||
| Bombay Dreams | Nominated: Tony Award for Best Choreography | |
| 2003 | Confidence | |
| Armaan | ||
| Supari | ||
| Koi... Mil Gaya | Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song "Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala" National Film Award for Best Choreography | |
| Wonderland | ||
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | ||
| Chalte Chalte | ||
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | |
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | ||
| Vanity Fair | ||
| 2005 | Kaal | |
| Paheli | ||
| Perhaps Love | Golden Horse Award for Best Action Choreography | |
| Bluffmaster | ||
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | ||
| 2006 | Krrish | |
| Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota | ||
| Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | ||
| Baabul | ||
| Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again | ||
| Don - The Chase Begins Again | ||
| Zindaggi Rocks | ||
| Heyy Babyy | ||
| 2007 | Marigold: An Adventure in India | |
| Om Shanti Om | ||
| My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | ||
| Welcome | ||
| 2008 | Dostana | |
| 2009 | Billu | |
| Main Aur Mrs Khanna | ||
| Blue | ||
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | |
| Dabangg | Song "Munni Badnaam Hui" | |
| Tees Maar Khan | Filmfare Award for Best Choreography for the song "Sheila Ki Jawani" | |
| 2011 | Delhi Belly | Song "Jaa Chudail" |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Song "Anarkali Disco Chali" |
| Nanban | Song "Irukaanaa" | |
| Student of the Year | Song "Ishq Wala Love" and "Radha" | |
| Dabangg 2 | Song "Fevicol Se" | |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Song "Ghagra" |
| Chennai Express | Song "Titli" | |
| Himmatwala (2013 film) | ||
| 2014 | Happy New Year | |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Song "Gerua" |
| 2017 | Kung Fu Yoga | [22] |
| 2018 | Dhadak | Song "Zingaat" |
Veere Di Wedding | ||
| 2019 | Housefull 4 |
Television
| Year | Show | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Indian Idol 1 | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam |
| 2005–2006 | Indian Idol 2 | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam |
| 2006 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1 | Sony TV | Co-judge with Shilpa Shetty and Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| 2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star 1 | Star Plus | Co-judge with Vishal-Shekhar |
| 2008 | Nach Baliye 4 | Star Plus | Co-judge with Karisma Kapoor and Arjun Rampal |
| 2009 | Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik |
| 2009 | Entertainment Ke Liye Sub Kuch Karega | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik |
| 2010 | Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 1 | Zee TV | Co-judge with Sandip Soparrkar |
| 2010 | Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 3 | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik |
| 2011 | Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 4 | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik |
| 2011 | Just Dance | Star Plus | Co-judge with Hrithik Roshan and Vaibhavi Merchant |
| 2012 | Dance Ke Superkids | Zee TV | Co-judge with Geeta Kapoor and Marzi Pestonji |
| 2012 | India's Got Talent (Season 4) | Colors (TV channel) | Co-judge with Karan Johar and Kirron Kher |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye: Shriman v/s Shrimati | Star Plus | Co-judge with Terence Lewis and Shilpa Shetty |
| 2013 | Dance India Dance Supermoms | Zee TV | Co-judge with Terence Lewis and Marzi Pestonji |
| 2013, 2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Colors | Herself |
| 2014 | Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 5 | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik |
| 2015 | Bigg Boss Halla Bol | Colors TV | Co-host with Salman Khan |
| 2015 | Farah Ki Dawat | Colors TV | Host |
| 2015 | Nach Baliye 7 | Star Plus | Co-judge with Preity Zinta and Chetan Bhagat (for 1episode) |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Colors | Herself |
| 2016 - 17 | Indian Idol 7 | Sony TV | Co-judge with Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam and Al Galib |
See also
- Indian Women in Dance
References
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External links
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