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Menaka Irani, the mother of renowned choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan and her brother, director Sajid Khan, passed away today, July 26, 2024. Her loss has left a significant void in the lives of her children and those who knew her. Sources tell us that Farah and Sajid have been constantly by their mother’s side for the last few days, when she was unwell.
As the film industry is mourning the loss of Menaka Irani, celebrities such as Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty, Sunita Kapoor, Sanjay Kapur, and Bhushan Kumar were among those who arrived at Farah Khan’s residence to pay their last respects.Bhushan Kumar’s presence was particularly poignant, given his recent personal loss of cousin Tishaa Kumar. These tributes underscore the deep respect and affection that Menaka inspired in those around her.
Menaka was the sister of former child actors Daisy Irani and Honey Irani, connecting her to a rich legacy in the Bollywood film industry.
Menaka’s life was marked by resilience and an unwavering spirit. She brought up Farah and Sajid singlehandedly after their father’s death, navigating the financial hardships that followed
Menaka herself had a brief acting stint in the film industry. She appeared in the 1963 film ‘Bachpan’ alongside her sister Daisy Irani. Her connection to the film industry was further cemented by her marriage to filmmaker Kamran Khan.
Menaka’s family tree is filled with notable figures, including her niece and nephews, filmmakers Zoya and Farhan Akhtar, and her sister Honey Irani, who was previously married to screenplay writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar.
Farah Khan’s recent social media posts during her mother’s birthday celebration on July 12, 2024, highlighted the deep love and admiration she had for Menaka. In a heartfelt post, Farah wrote about how she had taken her mother for granted but had come to realize the depth of her love and appreciation. She described Menaka as the strongest and bravest person she had ever seen, with a sense of humor intact even after multiple surgeries.
Sajid Khan also shared a photo with Menaka and Farah on his mother’s birthday, writing, “Happy Birthday mummy…”
As the film industry is mourning the loss of Menaka Irani, celebrities such as Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty, Sunita Kapoor, Sanjay Kapur, and Bhushan Kumar were among those who arrived at Farah Khan’s residence to pay their last respects.Bhushan Kumar’s presence was particularly poignant, given his recent personal loss of cousin Tishaa Kumar. These tributes underscore the deep respect and affection that Menaka inspired in those around her.
Menaka was the sister of former child actors Daisy Irani and Honey Irani, connecting her to a rich legacy in the Bollywood film industry.
Menaka’s life was marked by resilience and an unwavering spirit. She brought up Farah and Sajid singlehandedly after their father’s death, navigating the financial hardships that followed
Menaka herself had a brief acting stint in the film industry. She appeared in the 1963 film ‘Bachpan’ alongside her sister Daisy Irani. Her connection to the film industry was further cemented by her marriage to filmmaker Kamran Khan.
Menaka’s family tree is filled with notable figures, including her niece and nephews, filmmakers Zoya and Farhan Akhtar, and her sister Honey Irani, who was previously married to screenplay writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar.
Farah Khan’s recent social media posts during her mother’s birthday celebration on July 12, 2024, highlighted the deep love and admiration she had for Menaka. In a heartfelt post, Farah wrote about how she had taken her mother for granted but had come to realize the depth of her love and appreciation. She described Menaka as the strongest and bravest person she had ever seen, with a sense of humor intact even after multiple surgeries.
Sajid Khan also shared a photo with Menaka and Farah on his mother’s birthday, writing, “Happy Birthday mummy…”
