Akshay Kumar shared an story about Farah Khan’s childhood on Wheel of Fortune, recalling financial struggles after her father’s failed film forced her to sell her record player and records. Farah built a successful career as a choreographer and director, delivering hits like ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘Om Shanti Om’.
In a touching moment on the grand finale of ‘Wheel of Fortune India’, aired April 27, 2026, host Akshay Kumar shared a deeply personal story about the early struggles of ace choreographer and director Farah Khan. The episode, which marked the conclusion of the show’s 65-episode run, featured a nostalgic walk down memory lane with Farah, Bhumi Pednekar and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Akshay Kumar shares emotional incident from Farah Khan’s childhood
Revealing the incident, Akshay Kumar said, “Bachpan se hi Farah ko films dekhne ka bahut shauk tha. Jab tujhe koi film pasand aati thi, toh uska record kharidti thi” (Farah has been very fond of watching films since childhood. Whenever she liked a film, she would buy its record). He further added, “Phir inke saath ek haadsa hua inke father ne ek film produce ki thi, lekin woh chali nahi. Uske baad inhe apne saare records bechne pade” (Then, a tragedy struck him. His father produced a film, but it didn’t do well. He had to sell all his records).Correcting him, Farah Khan said, “Pehle record player becha tha” (The first record player was sold). Akshay continued, “Haan, pehle record player becha, phir saare records. Aur aaj dekho yeh itni mehnat karke khud records todti hai!” (Yes, first she sold the record player, then all the records. And now look at her working so hard to break records herself).
Farah Khan’s difficult childhood
Farah Khan has often reflected on her challenging childhood, which was marked by severe financial hardship after her father passed away.
Farah Khan’s father Kamran Khan
For the unversed, Farah’s father, Kamran Khan, was once a stuntman who later became a filmmaker. However, he slipped into deep financial trouble after his film ‘Aisa Bhi Hota Hai’ failed and a high-budget project fell through. Following these setbacks, he battled alcoholism, which caused significant strain within the family.
Farah Khan’s Bollywood journey
Farah Khan began her journey in Bollywood as a background dancer before rising to become a highly successful choreographer. She later transitioned into directing, achieving massive success in that field as well. She has helmed blockbuster films like ‘Main Hoon Na’, ‘Om Shanti Om’, and more. Go to Source
