November 21, 2024

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Farah Khan explores the heritage of 'Awadh' in auto rickshaw

Kaumimarg Bureau / IANS | August 30, 2024 07:10 PM

Mumbai:  Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan on Friday shared a peek into her visit to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, enjoying an auto-rickshaw ride.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Farah, who has 4.2 million followers, shared a video of the 'old Lucknow'.

The snippet shows Farah riding in an auto-rickshaw and gives her fans a glimpse into the architectural beauty of old Lucknow.

The post is captioned as: "Riksha ride in old Lucknow".

Meanwhile, Farah, who is the winner of the National Film Award has choreographed more than 100 songs in over 80 films. She has also collaborated on several international projects such as 'Monsoon Wedding', 'Bombay Dreams', and 'Vanity Fair'.

She has choreographed for films like-- 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa', 'Pehla Nasha', '1942: A Love Story', 'Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India', 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'English Babu Desi Mem', 'Border', 'Yes Boss', 'Dil To Pagal Hai', 'Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai', 'Dil Se..', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Silsila Hai Pyar Ka', 'Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya', 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai', 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani', 'Josh', 'Mohabbatein', 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...', 'Shakti : The Power', 'Koi... Mil Gaya'.

Farah has also choreographed songs in movies-- 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', 'Chalte Chalte', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', 'Bluffmaster', 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', 'Don - The Chase Begins Again', 'Om Shanti Om', 'Dostana', 'Welcome', 'My Name Is Khan', 'Dabangg', 'Student of the Year', 'Chennai Express', 'Happy New Year', 'Veere Di Wedding', and 'Dil Bechara'.

Most recently she was the choreographer for the song 'Chaleya', from the 2023 action thriller 'Jawan' directed by Atlee. Produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma under Red Chillies Entertainment, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra.

The 59-year-old has directed 'Main Hoon Na', 'Om Shanti Om', 'Tees Maar Khan', and 'Happy New Year'.

Farah has also appeared as a judge on the TV reality shows like 'Indian Idol', 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', 'Nach Baliye', 'Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega', 'Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 1', 'Just Dance', 'India's Got Talent', and 'Zee Comedy Show'.

On the personal front, she is married to the filmmaker and film editor Shirish Kunder. The couple have triplets-- one son and two daughters.

 

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