From actors’ steep entourage costs to set superstitions: 10 shocking revelations by Farah Khan that shook Bollywood

From actors’ steep entourage costs to set superstitions: 10 shocking revelations by Farah Khan that shook Bollywood

The Bollywood Entourage Explosion

Farah and Rakesh Roshan reminisced about simpler days on sets, there were just 30–40 people, shared meals, no vanity vans. Today’s actors arrive with at least 200 people; they require 3–9 vanity vans, separate ones for chefs, gyms, staff, even food trucks. And that Rs 40,000 chicken salad? She joked that even after all that extravagance, the van chef still ends up eating the home-cooked food she brings!

Bollywood Superstition: Falling = Hit

In a conversation with Sanya Malhotra, Farah revealed a quirky superstition: if a heroine falls on set, the film is considered a lucky charm—hits often followed such falls, with examples like Kajol or Preity Zinta shared for laughs.

Early Marriage Plans & Mom as “Dushman”

While chatting with creator Apoorva Mukhija, Farah admitted she once planned to marry at 23 and jokingly referred to her mother as a “dushman” for pushing back. She reflected, with gratitude, on marrying Shirish Kunder at 40, saying it turned out just right.

Regret About Not Marrying Javed Jaffrey?

While touring Javed Jaffrey’s stunning Bandra apartment with her cook Dilip, Farah quipped she regretted not marrying him, though clearly in jest, it made for a charming moment of self-deprecating humor.

When ‘Tees Maar Khan’ Flopped… And People Cheered

Visiting Jackky Bhagnani’s home, Farah opened up about her 2010 film Tees Maar Khan’s failure—and how, dishearteningly, some in the industry reacted with glee: “abhi aayi na line par” (something roughly meaning “right on queue”).

Changing the Future: Enrolling Dilip’s Child in Culinary School

At Shalin Bhanot’s house, she revealed she’d taken proactive steps for her cook Dilip’s family—having enrolled his child in culinary school so “they shouldn’t have to work at anybody’s home” in the future. A touching, generous act that moved many.

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Her Cook Dilip Earns Extra—“More Than Everyone…”

In another vlog with Shruti Haasan, Farah disclosed that Dilip receives extra compensation for his appearances on her channel, apparently more than anyone else featured.

Rejection Turned into Humility: Anil Kapoor’s Apology

Reflecting on her early career, Farah talked about how Anil Kapoor was initially sceptical about her choreography for 1942: A Love Story. After seeing her work, he publicly apologized—an instance of humility she deeply respected.

Ranbir Kapoor Once Was Dhanashree's dental patient

In a vlog with Dhanashree Verma, Farah introduced a surprising tidbit: Ranbir Kapoor had once been Dhanashree’s patient when she practiced dentistry! Who knew?