Farah Khan opened up about her insecurity about money and expressed empathy for outsiders having anger for nepo kids. Read inside.
Updated: October 31, 2025 10:55 AM IST
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, we often see the dazzling and picture-perfect lives of celebrities. However, what happens behind the surface, their challenges, their struggles, is a lot more than what meets the eye. One such similar tale is of filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, who has carved a niche in Bollywood with blockbuster films and chart-topping songs.
Reflecting on her humble beginnings, Farah Khan opened up about her initial struggles in a podcast with Sania Mirza. She also said that she understands the resentment that outsiders often feel toward star kids. She also candidly admitted that she still feels financially insecure despite her long and successful career.
Farah Khan on insecurity about money
When Sania asked if her financial struggles shaped who she is today, Farah replied, “Till now, I’m insecure about money. For me, I need to be financially secure to relax; that’s the only insecurity I have. That drive to keep working is always there. I may not be actively directing, but I’m working harder than during my primary career years. We saw our dad go from being very rich to very poor, and for several years, we lived hand to mouth.”
Empathy for Outsiders’ Struggles
Speaking about the ongoing debate around nepotism, Farah shared she understands outsiders’ resentment for star kids. She said, “I can understand when people come from outside to Mumbai and have anger towards nepo babies. I can understand where that anger comes from, because they’re struggling to pay their rent every month. For them, their (star kids) struggles seem very frivolous.”
Farah Khan on Actors’ Struggle Stories
Speaking about what success means in today’s time, Farah added, “Nowadays, everyone wants a struggle story. Even those who haven’t really struggled are trying to create one out of something weird. But I’m happy that my kids won’t have one.”
Farah Khan’s journey speaks about her hard work, resilience, and discipline.
