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In deeply saddening news from the film industry, the esteemed choreographer and director Farah Khan’s mother, Menaka Irani, breathed her last today (July 26). Menaka celebrated her 79th birthday earlier this month, and her passing has undoubtedly sent waves of grief and sorrow throughout the industry.
Menaka Irani was a familiar figure in the film fraternity.Born on July 12, 1945, she was the sister of Honey Irani and actress Daisy Irani. According to filmibeat, she appeared alongside her sister Daisy in the 1963 film ‘Bachpan’ as a child artist. She later married Kamran Khan, a stuntman turned director, and they had two children, Farah Khan and Sajid Khan. Farah has previously spoken about the financial struggles she, Sajid, and their mother faced after Kamran Khan‘s death due to alcoholism.
Menaka Irani was a familiar figure in the film fraternity.Born on July 12, 1945, she was the sister of Honey Irani and actress Daisy Irani. According to filmibeat, she appeared alongside her sister Daisy in the 1963 film ‘Bachpan’ as a child artist. She later married Kamran Khan, a stuntman turned director, and they had two children, Farah Khan and Sajid Khan. Farah has previously spoken about the financial struggles she, Sajid, and their mother faced after Kamran Khan‘s death due to alcoholism.
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Menaka Irani also had a close relationship with Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, being their maternal aunt. She reportedly shared a strong bond with them.
Menaka Irani is survived by her son Sajid Khan, daughter Farah Khan, son-in-law Shirish Kunder, and grandchildren Czar, Anya, and Diva Kunder. Her demise marks a significant loss.
