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Farah Khan on Equality in Marriage
Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder have been married since 2004.
Farah is a very successful director and choreographer, known for films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om.
Shirish, who is a director and editor, has had less success with his films.
Farah says they are equal partners and that she gives him credit for dealing with the challenges of being married to someone more successful.
She also mentions that they have different personalities and that she has to bear the brunt of criticism for both Shirish's and her brother Sajid Khan's professional failures.
Farah is protective of both Shirish and Sajid but understands the need to detach from their professional lives.
Despite Shirish's recent film Mrs. Serial Killer being panned, Farah remains supportive.
Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder have been married since 2004.
Farah is a successful director and choreographer, while Shirish has had less success with his directorial ventures.
Farah credits Shirish for dealing with the challenges of being married to someone more successful.
They have different personalities, with Farah being more extroverted and Shirish being more reticent.
Farah often faces criticism for the professional failures of both Shirish and her brother Sajid Khan.
- Who
- Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder
- What
- Discussion on equality in their marriage and professional lives
- Where
- Zee Cafe interview
- When
- 2016 interview, with updates on recent events
- Why
- To address the dynamics of their marriage and professional careers
Key facts
- Farah Khan
- Director and choreographer
- Shirish Kunder
- Editor and director
- Marriage Year
- 2004
- Farah's Notable Films
- Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om
- Shirish's Notable Films
- Jaan-E-Mann, Joker, Mrs. Serial Killer
- Sajid Khan
- Farah's brother, filmmaker
- Abhimaan Factor
- Jealousy in relationships due to professional success
Quotes
Farah Khan
Choreographer and director
“I’m judged for a Himmatwala (2013, film directed by Sajid). But I didn’t make that movie. ‘Give Joker’s money back!’ I didn’t make that. You can ask that for Tees Maar Khan (2010), I made that. Also, I’m very protective about them. I’ve been very protective of Sajid since childhood. I’m very protective of Shirish. But you have to detach. If you understand people here, it’s a matter of time. If a movie Shirish makes does well, things will change. It’s a very success-driven industry.”
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“When I used to choreograph his songs, people used to automatically look at me after the shot got over. It’s very demeaning to a director. So, we resolved that and decided to not work with each other. You do your own thing.”
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