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Birthday Special: The FABULOUS life of Farah Khan

January 09, 2015 11:59 IST

Choreographer and director Farah Khan turns 50 today, January 9. 

Farah Khan, who recently delivered a blockbuster with Happy New Year last Diwali, has had an illustrious career in Bollywood so far.

Her family life has been equally eventful, if her Twitter feed is any indication.

Here's a look at the birthday girl's fabulous life, through her own pictures!

Farah Khan with Czar, Anya and Diva

Image: Farah Khan with her kids Czar, Anya and Diva

Farah Khan is seen here with her triplets, son Czar, and daughters Diva and Anya.

‘It's never too late to have a happy childhood.."I thank my kids for giving me a 2 nd chance at it!!’ Farah writes with the adorable picture.

 

Shrish Kunder and Farah Khan

Image: Shrish Kunder and Farah Khan

Farah married Shirish Kunder in 2004.

On their 10th anniversary, she tweeted a picture from her wedding  and wrote, ‘We don't realise it has been 10 years. It's been great journey! The last seven years have been great because the kids came along.'

 

Farah and Shah Rukh Khan

Image: Farah and Shah Rukh Khan

Farah and Shah Rukh Khan have been close friends since their early days in Bollywood

 The duo have delivered blockbuster films like Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om and last year's released Happy New Year together.

 Just how cute does this throwback picture of them look! 

 

 Farah and Sajid Khan

Image: Farah and Sajid Khan

A young Farah Khan with her brother, actor/director Sajid Khan.

 

Farah Khan with the cast of Happy New Year

Image: Farah Khan with the cast of Happy New Year

Farah Khan poses for a picture along with the cast of Happy New Year just before they leave for their Slam tour to USA.

 

Farah Khan with the spot boys on the sets of Happy New Year

Image: Farah Khan with the spot boys on the sets of Happy New Year

Farah, known for her innovative end credits, did not disappoint with HNY either. 

She is seen here posing with the spot boy team of the film.

Farah Khan

Image: Farah Khan

Known to be a foodie, Farah doesn't refrain from hogging on good food.

 She is seen here sampling soem delicious tikkis and chaat in Kanpur during the promotions of Happy New Year.

 

 Farah Khan with Anurag Kashyap and Vishal Dadlani

Image: Farah Khan with Anurag Kashyap and Vishal Dadlani

The birthday girl is seen here in a super goofy pose with her star guest actors-  director Anurag Kashyap and musican Vishal Dadlani from Happy New Year.

This one should definitely be preserved for posterity! 

 

Farah Khan and Anil Kapoor

Image: Farah Khan and Anil Kapoor

Farah also posted a invaluable picture with actor Anil Kapoor, whom she fondly calls Papaji.

The picture was taken almost 20 years ago.

 

Malaika Arora Khan and Farah Khan

Image: Malaika Arora Khan and Farah Khan 

Farah and Malaika Arora Khan made cinematic histoy with their iconic Chaiyaa Chaiyaa number from Dil Se (1998).

She tweeted a picture with Malaika and wrote, ‘15 yrs after chaiyyan chaiyyan..smthngs never change..malaika,still as stunning,hard working n punctual!!’