Farah Khan and Sajid Khan's mother Menaka Irani passes away

Farah Khan and Sajid Khan lost their mother, Menaka Irani, today. The news has left a profound void in their lives and among those who knew her, a loss that Farah poignantly expressed in her recent social media post.

Just days before this tragic event, Farah Khan shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, reflecting on her deep affection for her mother. She wrote, “We all take our mothers for granted.. especially me! This last month has been a revelation on how much I love my mom Menka.. she’s been the strongest, bravest person I’ve ever seen.. sense of humour intact even after multiple surgeries. Happy birthday mom! Today’s a good day to come back home ?? can’t wait for you to get strong enough to start fighting with me again.. I love you.” Her touching words now resonate even more profoundly, as she and her family come to terms with this irreplaceable loss.

Menaka Irani, who was the sister of former child actors Honey Irani and Daisy Irani, had been a significant influence in Farah's life. Just recently, during Christmas, Farah shared joyous moments from their family celebration, featuring her mother in a vibrant red outfit alongside actor Rajkummar Rao. The caption read, "Best Christmas ever.. ?? with friends I love and a rare appearance by my mom?? and a not so secret Santa 😂 sorry to all my friends whose pics are not here coz was enjoying too much to click pics by then! Love you all ??."

In various interviews, Farah Khan has spoken fondly of her mother, sharing insights into their unique family dynamic. Farah, who grew up in a film family, did not have the typical upbringing of privilege often associated with the industry. Instead, she started working at a young age to support herself and found her passion as a choreographer. Farah has often recalled her mother’s insistence on her becoming financially independent before considering marriage. "My mother said I’ll throw you out of the house. You have to make something of your life. You have to be financially independent before you get married," Farah once shared, reflecting on her mother's strong influence on her life choices.

The loss of Menaka Irani is not just a personal tragedy for Farah and Sajid Khan but also a poignant moment for those who admired the family's resilience and love. As the Khan family mourns this great loss, the Bollywood community and fans extend their heartfelt condolences, remembering Menaka Irani for the strength and love she imparted to her children.