Archive · 2 Dec 2025
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
- When
- 2016 interview, with updates on recent events
- Where
- Zee Cafe interview
- Why
- To address the dynamics of their marriage and professional careers
- 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