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| style="width:35%; padding:5px;" |'''Full name'''
| style="width:65%; padding:5px;" |Farah Khan Kunder
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="padding:5px;" |9 January 1965<br>Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Indian
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Profession'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Film Director, Choreographer, Producer
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="padding:5px;" |1992 – Present
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Shirish Kunder (m. 2004)
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Children'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Czar Kunder<br>Diva Kunder<br>Anya Kunder
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Relatives'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Sajid Khan (brother)
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'''Farah Khan''' (born 9 January 1965) is an Indian film director, choreographer, and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema. She is known for choreographing over a hundred Bollywood songs and for directing commercially successful films such as ''Main Hoon Na'' and ''Om Shanti Om''.

== Early Life and Family ==

Farah Khan was born in Mumbai to filmmaker Kamran Khan and Menaka Irani. She comes from a film-oriented family. Her mother is related to former child actors Honey Irani and Daisy Irani. She has one brother, Sajid Khan, who is also associated with the film industry.<ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/farah-khan.html</ref>

Growing up in a creative environment, Farah developed a strong interest in dance and cinema from an early age.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/moments/farah-khans-honest-take-on-parenting-triplets-with-boundaries-that-work/articleshow/128406778.cms</ref>

== Career ==

=== Choreography ===

Farah Khan began her career as a choreographer in the early 1990s. One of her early notable works was in the film ''Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander''. She went on to choreograph songs in numerous successful films, including:

* ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham''
* ''Dil Se''
* ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai''
* ''Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna''

Her dance routines became widely popular for their scale and creativity. She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography multiple times.<ref>https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/farah-khan-says-genuine-natural-beauty-is-rare-in-bollywood-names-the-only-exception/articleshow/127552218.cms</ref>

Farah also gained international recognition for her work in projects such as ''Monsoon Wedding'', ''Bombay Dreams'', and ''Vanity Fair''. She received a Tony Award nomination for Best Choreographer for ''Bombay Dreams''.<ref>https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/bollywood/farah-khan-on-parenting-%E2%80%9Cstrict-but-cool-mom%E2%80%9D-and-the/article-14242</ref>

=== Direction ===

Farah Khan made her directorial debut with ''Main Hoon Na'' (2004), produced by Shah Rukh Khan. The film was a major commercial success and earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director, making her one of the few women to receive the nomination.

She later directed:

* ''Om Shanti Om'' (2007)
* ''Tees Maar Khan'' (2010)
* ''Happy New Year'' (2014)

''Om Shanti Om'' was among the highest-grossing Hindi films at the time of its release.

== International Projects ==

Farah Khan has worked on several international collaborations. She trained pop star Shakira for a Bollywood-style performance of “Hips Don't Lie” at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2006. She has also been involved in global stage productions and film projects.

== Personal Life ==

Farah Khan married filmmaker and editor Shirish Kunder on 9 December 2004. The couple has three children—son Czar and daughters Diva and Anya—born in 2008.

She has often spoken about balancing her professional career with motherhood.

== Physical Appearance ==

* Height: 5 feet 3 inches
* Weight: Approximately 65 kg
* Eye colour: Black
* Hair colour: Brown

== Awards and Recognition ==

Farah Khan has received several awards during her career, including:

* Multiple Filmfare Awards for Best Choreography
* Filmfare nomination for Best Director for ''Main Hoon Na''
* International recognition including a Tony Award nomination

== Legacy ==

Farah Khan is regarded as one of the most influential choreographers in Indian cinema. She successfully transitioned from choreography to film direction, establishing herself as a prominent filmmaker. Her large-scale song sequences and commercially successful films have contributed significantly to modern Bollywood entertainment.

== References ==
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