Photo credit: www.news18.com
Last Updated: August 04, 2024, 16:43 IST
Choreographer-director Farah Khan and director Sajid Khan’s mother Menaka Irani passed away on July 26
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Menaka Irani, the mother of renowned choreographer and director Farah Khan and filmmaker Sajid Khan, who passed away on July 26. In the wake of this loss, numerous celebrities have shown their support, paying visits to the Khan family during this difficult time. Recently, Sajid Khan took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to his mother.
On Instagram, he posted a cherished photograph of himself with Menaka Irani, expressing his grief with the words, “Still can’t believe you are gone…luv u forever mummy…” This emotional tribute resonated with followers, who flooded the comments with their condolences. Just days before her passing, Farah Khan had honored Menaka with a touching birthday message on her Instagram, reflecting on their deep bond and her mother’s enduring strength amid health challenges. Farah expressed, “We all take our mothers for granted, especially me! This past month has been a revelation of how much I love my mom, Menka. She’s been the strongest and bravest person I’ve ever seen, with her sense of humour intact even after multiple surgeries.”
In her birthday tribute, Farah added, “Happy birthday, Mom! Today is a good day to come back home. I can’t wait for you to get strong enough to start fighting with me again. I love you.” These heartfelt words illustrate the closeness of their relationship and the profound impact of her mother’s presence in her life.
Reflecting on their family’s journey, Farah Khan has shared insights about the struggles they faced after their father’s death. She recollected how the family dealt with financial turmoil after Kamran Khan, her father, succumbed to alcoholism. “Yes, I belonged to a filmy family, but by the time I turned five, we were the poor cousins. We’d lost all our money, dad’s film had flopped. We had a riches-to-rags story,” she revealed on Radio Nasha. This poignant narrative highlighted their resilience as they leaned on family support during those trying years.
In the realm of cinema, it’s also worth noting that Farah Khan’s maternal aunt, Daisy Irani, holds a significant place within the industry. A well-known actress, Daisy earned fame for her roles as a child artist in acclaimed films such as “Naya Daur,” “Bandish,” “Kya Kehna,” and “Happy New Year.” Her successful career underscores the strong familial ties in the entertainment sector.
Source
www.news18.com