Farah Khan reflects on her initial impression of husband Shirish Kunder and how their relationship evolved over 20 years of marriage.
February 10, 2025: Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan and filmmaker Shirish Kunder have been happily married for over two decades. Despite their enduring bond today, Farah recently revealed that her first impression of Shirish was less than favorable, leading her to dislike him initially.
Farah Khan on Shirish Kunder
In a candid conversation on Archana Puran Singh’s YouTube channel, Farah shared that she initially thought Shirish was gay. “I used to hate him. For six months, I thought he was gay,” Farah admitted with her trademark humor. When asked if she still harbors resentment, she quipped, “No. Now, I am used to him. It’s been 20 years. Earlier, he used to get angry. And when he did, it was very annoying because he would just keep quiet and torture you by not talking.”
Farah and Shirish met during the early 2000s when Shirish edited Farah’s directorial debut, Main Hoon Na. The collaboration blossomed into a romantic relationship, culminating in their marriage in 2004. Over the years, they’ve worked together on several projects, including Jaan-E-Mann, Om Shanti Om, and Tees Maar Khan. The couple is proud parents to three children—one son and twin daughters—born in 2008.
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Farah Khan’s Career Highlights
Farah began her Bollywood journey as a dancer in Saroj Khan’s troupe and made her choreography debut with Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar in 1992. She transitioned to directing with Main Hoon Na in 2004 and has since balanced her roles as a filmmaker and TV personality. Farah has also been a familiar face on reality TV, serving as a judge or host on popular shows like Indian Idol, Dance India Dance, and Bigg Boss. She currently hosts Celebrity Masterchef, streaming on SonyLIV.
Shirish Kunder’s Career
Shirish, an electronics engineer by training, made his Bollywood debut as an editor before directing films like Jaan-E-Mann, Joker, and Mrs. Serial Killer.
Farah and Shirish’s journey from professional collaborators to life partners showcases the twists and turns of their unique love story, proving that initial impressions aren’t always the full picture.
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