Farah Khan (born 9 January 1965) is an Indian film director, film producer, actress and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographic work in numerous Bollywood films. She has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. She has since become a film director as well. In addition, she has worked on international projects such as Marigold: An Adventure in India, Monsoon Wedding and the Chinese film Perhaps Love.
Filmfare Award for Best Choreography, Stardust Award for Best Director of the Year, Zee Cine Award for Best Choreography Award, Stardust Award for Best Actress, National Film Award for Best Choreography, IIFA Award for Best Choreography, Guild Award for Best Choreography, Zee Cine Stree Samman Award...
Nominations
Filmfare Award for Best Director, IIFA Award for Best Director, Zee Cine Award for Best Director, Tony Award for Best Choreography, BIG Star Most Entertaining Director, Vijay Award for Best Choreographer, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography, Stardust Award For Best Choreographer, Indian Te...
Movies
Happy New Year, Om Shanti Om, Main Hoon Na, Tees Maar Khan, Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Joker, Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, Jalwa, Mirapakay, Aegan, Kisi Se Dil Lagaake Dekho
TV Shows
Farah Ki Dawat, Dance India Dance Super Moms, Just Dance, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Tere Mere Beach Mein, Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star, Indian Idol
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Fact
1
Was engaged to actor Akaashdeep Saigal.
2
Niece of Javed Akhtar.
3
Niece of Honey Irani and Daisy Irani.
4
Cousin of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar.
5
Daughter of actress Menka Irani.
6
Daughter of producer , actor , director Kamran ( Khan).
7
On February 2, 2008 she gave birth to triplets named Diva, Anya and Czar.
8
Was the first woman to be nominated for the Filmfare Awards under the category of Best Director.
9
Always wanted to be a film director, but somehow got into choreography. Then with the help of her friend/colleague, Shah Rukh Khan, she got her film under production and made.
10
Was nominated for Broadway's 2004 Tony Award as Best Choreographer, along with collaborator Anthony Van Laast, for "Bombay Dreams."
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kung-Fu Yoga
2017
choreographer post-production
Sultan
2016
choreographer
Dilwale
2015
choreographer
Happy New Year
2014/I
choreographer
Chennai Express
2013
choreographer
Himmatwala
2013
choreographer
Dabangg 2
2012
choreographer
Student of the Year
2012
choreographer
Housefull 2
2012
choreographer
Nanban
2012
choreographer
Desi Boyz
2011
choreographer
Dabangg
2010
choreographer
Blue
2009/I
choreographer
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009
choreographer
Billu
2009
choreographer
Dostana
2008
choreographer
Welcome
2007/I
choreographer
Om Shanti Om
2007
choreographer
Heyy Babyy
2007
choreographer
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
choreographer
Marigold
2007
choreographer
Don
2006/I
choreographer
Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again
2006
choreographer
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006
choreographer
Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota
2006
choreographer
Krrish
2006
choreographer
Ru guo · Ai
2005
choreographer
Paheli
2005
choreographer
Kaal
2005
choreographer
Vanity Fair
2004
choreographer
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004
choreographer
Main Hoon Na
2004
choreographer
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
choreographer
Wonderland
2003
assistant: Ms. Wiersma
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
choreographer
Supari
2003
choreographer
Armaan
2003
choreographer
Confidence
2003
assistant: Eric Kopeloff
Shakthi: The Power
2002
choreographer
Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
2002
choreographer
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
2002
choreographer
Santosham
2002
choreography
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
2001
choreographer
Ashoka the Great
2001
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Monsoon Wedding
2001
choreographer
Dil Chahta Hai
2001
choreographer
Fiza
2000
choreographer
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega...
2000
choreographer
Josh
2000
choreographer
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
2000
choreographer: "Lai Liya"
Alai Payuthey
2000
choreographer
Pukar
2000
choreographer
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
choreographer
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
choreographer
Mela
2000
choreographer: "Dhadkan Mein Tum" - as Farha Khan
Sirf Tum
1999
choreographer
Mast
1999
choreographer
Ravoyi Chandamama
1999
choreography
Baadshah
1999
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya
1999
choreographer
Sarfarosh
1999
choreographer: "Hosh Walon Ko", "Is Deewane Ladke Ko" and "Meri Raton Ki Neendein"
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
1999
choreographer
Laawaris
1999
choreographer
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998
choreographer
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
choreographer
Dil Se..
1998
choreographer
Angaaray
1998
choreographer: "Yade Song"
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
choreographer
Duplicate
1998
choreographer
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998
choreographer
Keemat: They Are Back
1998
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Aavida Maa Aavide
1998
choreography
Virasat
1997
dances
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
choreographer
Ratchakan
1997
choreography
Border
1997/I
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Yeshwant
1997
choreographer
Iruvar
1997
choreographer
Ninne Pelladatha
1996
choreography
Ramudochhadu
1996
choreography
English Babu Desi Mem
1996
choreographer
Oh Darling Yeh Hai India
1995
choreographer
Ram Shastra
1995
choreographer
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
choreographer
Barsaat
1995
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Sisindri
1995
choreography
Hum Dono
1995
choreographer - as Faraha Khan
Zamaana Deewana
1995
choreographer
Takkar
1995
choreographer - as Farha
Aazmayish
1995
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Aatish: Feel the Fire
1994
choreographer
1942: A Love Story
1994
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
1994
choreographer
Chandra Mukhi
1993
choreographer
Pehla Nasha
1993
choreographer
Waqt Hamara Hai
1993
dances
Angaar
1992
choreographer - as Farha Khan
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
1992
choreographer
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tutak Tutak Tutiya
2016
Farah
Badman
2016
Joker
2012
Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
2012
Shirin Fugawala
Dance India Dance: Li'l Masters
2010
TV Series
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
2010
Farah Khan
Om Shanti Om
2007
Agressive Junior Artiste / Herself
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
Sitting in restaurant
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Woman on the Neelam show
7 Saal Baad
1987
Dancer (uncredited)
Jalwa
1987
Background dancer
Abhishek
1987
Video
3D Saamri
1985
Dancer in graveyard song.
Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya
1981
Dancer in title song
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Happy New Year
2014/I
Om Shanti Om
2007
screenplay / story
Main Hoon Na
2004
screenplay / story
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Happy New Year
2014/I
Tees Maar Khan
2010
Om Shanti Om
2007
Main Hoon Na
2004
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Joker
2012
producer
Family Pack: Take Away... Comedy!!!
2011
Video presentation producer
Gullu Dada Returns: No Compromise.. Only Fight...!
2010
Video presentation producer
Assistant Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Malgudi Days
1987
TV Series associate director - 1 episode
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Badman
2016
special thanks
Barely Speaking with Arnub
2014
TV Series special thanks - 1 episode
Khichdi: The Movie
2010
special thanks
Berozgaar
2010
Video special thanks
Americanizing Shelley
2007
very special thanks
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
special thanks
Zindaggi Rocks
2006
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Koffee with Karan
2010-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
TV Series
Herself
The Android King: Sundar Pichai
2015
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Poshter Boyz
2014
Herself
Student of the Year
2012
Herself
Just Dance
2011
TV Series
Herself / Judge
Just Dance: Taiyyari Jeet Ki
2011
TV Series
Herself / Judge
Tees Maar Khan
2010
Herself
Khichdi: The Movie
2010
Herself - Film Director
Dance India Dance: Li'l Masters
2010
TV Series
Herself (judge) / Herself (Judge) / Herself
Shah Rukh Khan: In Love with Germany
2008
Video documentary
Herself
Nach Baliye 4
2008
TV Series
Herself
Indian Idol
2004-2005
TV Series
Herself - Judge
The 58th Annual Tony Awards
2004
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Best Choreography
Bollywood for Beginners
2002
TV Short documentary
Herself (choreographer)
Omnibus
2002
TV Series documentary
Herself - Co-Choreographer
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2014
Reader's Choice
Stardust Awards, India
Dream Director
Happy New Year (2014)
2014
Special Award
Zee Cine Awards
Stree Sanman
2011
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Choreography
Dabangg (2010)
2011
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Choreography
Tees Maar Khan (2010)
2009
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Choreography
Dostana (2008)
2008
Reader's Choice
Stardust Awards, India
Dream Director
Om Shanti Om (2007)
2008
Mad Movies Award
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
Best Asian Movie
Om Shanti Om (2007)
2008
Audience Award
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
Best Narrative
Om Shanti Om (2007)
2007
Popular Award
Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India
Best Director
Om Shanti Om (2007)
2007
Popular Award
Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India
Best Choreography
Om Shanti Om (2007)
2005
Popular Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Debuting Director
Main Hoon Na (2004)
2005
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Choreography
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
2005
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Debut Director
Main Hoon Na (2004)
2005
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Debut Director
Main Hoon Na (2004)
2004
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Choreography
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
2004
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Choreography
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
2004
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Choreography
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
2002
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Choreography
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
2002
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Choreography
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
2002
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Choreography
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
2001
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Choreography
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
2001
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Choreography
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
2001
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Choreography
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
1999
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Choreography
Dil Se.. (1998)
1998
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Choreography
Virasat (1997)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
Apsara Award
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards
Best Choreography
Happy New Year (2014)
2015
Surfers' Choice Award
Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards
Best Director
Happy New Year (2014)
2015
Surfers' Choice Award
Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Music Awards, IN