Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Farah Khan Recounts Farhan Akhtar’s College Admission Woes and Family Dynamics
Farah Khan visited her cousin Farhan Akhtar's home and told stories about when they were kids.
Farhan wasn't great at school and had trouble getting into college.
The principal was mean and said he only got in because his dad, Javed Akhtar, is famous.
Farhan didn't seem to mind and just wanted a snack, which made his dad mad.
Farah also said she turned down a job to work with Farhan because she got paid more for a cooking show.
Her brother, Sajid, once got mad at them during a game, thinking they were jealous of him, and stormed out.
Farah Khan visited Farhan Akhtar's home and shared childhood memories, including when her family lived with them.
Farhan Akhtar struggled with college admissions due to low marks, with the principal granting admission due to Javed Akhtar's influence.
Javed Akhtar was upset by the principal's comments and Farhan's reaction to the situation.
Farah Khan refused to choreograph a song for Farhan Akhtar's film because she was offered more money for MasterChef India.
Sajid Khan once had an argument with Farah and Farhan during a game, accusing them of being jealous of his success.
- Who
- Farah Khan (filmmaker), Farhan Akhtar (actor-director), Javed Akhtar (writer, Farhan's father), Sajid Khan (filmmaker, Farah's brother)
- What
- Farah Khan shared anecdotes about Farhan Akhtar's struggles with college admissions, his apparent lack of concern over it, Farah's refusal to choreograph for his film due to a better offer, and an argument involving Sajid Khan.
- When
- During a recent vlog by Farah Khan, reminiscing about childhood and past events.
- Where
- Farhan Akhtar's home in Mumbai.
- Why
- To share personal stories and childhood memories.
Farah Khan's Recollection
Farhan Akhtar's Perspective/Reaction
Farhan's College Admission
Farah Khan's Recollection
Farah Khan shared that Farhan's marks were very low, leading to a rude college principal who granted admission only because of Javed Akhtar's influence, stating Farhan didn't deserve it. Javed Akhtar was upset.
Farhan Akhtar's Perspective/Reaction
Farhan appeared unbothered by the admission incident, asking his father for masala bhel, which further angered Javed Akhtar.
Choreography Offer
Farah Khan's Recollection
Farah Khan wanted to choreograph a song for Farhan Akhtar, seeing him as a good dancer. She refused his offer for '120 Bahadur' because she was getting paid more for MasterChef India, acknowledging her family's love for money.
Farhan Akhtar's Perspective/Reaction
Farhan Akhtar had approached Farah Khan to choreograph a song for his film '120 Bahadur', but she declined.
Sajid Khan's Reaction
Farah Khan's Recollection
Farah Khan and Farhan Akhtar were playing a game when Sajid Khan fought with them, accusing them of being jealous of his success and better films. He stormed out but returned shortly after.
Farhan Akhtar's Perspective/Reaction
Farhan Akhtar confirmed the game incident, stating Sajid Khan believed everyone was cheating and didn't want him to win.
- Event
- Farah Khan visits Farhan Akhtar's home and shares childhood memories.
- Family Connection
- Farah's mother (Menaka Irani) and Farhan's mother (Honey Irani) are real sisters.
- Past Respite
- Farah and her family lived with Farhan's family for years after her father's financial failure.
- Farhan's College Admission
- Farhan struggled to get college admission due to low marks, with the principal granting it solely due to Javed Akhtar's reputation.
- Javed Akhtar's Reaction
- Upset by the principal's comments and Farhan's apparent lack of concern.
- Farah's Refusal
- Declined choreographing for Farhan's film '120 Bahadur' for a more lucrative deal on MasterChef India.
- Sajid Khan's Outburst
- Fought with Farah and Farhan during a game, accusing them of jealousy.
