Farah Khan Reveals Why Her Husband Shirish Kunder Stays Away from the Spotlight — Says the Film Industry Has Ignored

Renowned filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, known for her wit and outspoken personality, recently opened up about her husband Shirish Kunder and why he chooses to stay away from the public eye. Speaking candidly on her friend Sania Mirza’s YouTube show “Serving It Up with Sania,” Farah revealed that Shirish’s absence from the limelight is not accidental — it’s a conscious choice shaped by how the film industry treated him.

“My Honesty Has Sometimes Cost Me Friendships”

Farah admitted that her habit of speaking her mind has often led to friction in her personal and professional life. Reflecting on her changing perspective with age, she said:

“As I grow older, I realize that I don’t always have to tell my friends the truth. Sometimes, being brutally honest can hurt people. Especially in the film industry — people have become more sensitive and a bit full of themselves.”

Farah on Her Relationship with Shirish

Farah also spoke openly about her marriage to filmmaker and editor Shirish Kunder, calling the early years “challenging.”

“In the beginning, it was very difficult. I would often try to push him to be more outgoing and social, which led to many arguments,” she recalled.

“The Industry Ignored Him Completely”

Farah shared how Shirish was often overshadowed in public spaces simply because she was the more famous one.

“Whenever we went somewhere, people would only talk to me and completely ignore him. The industry — and honestly, the world — tends to focus only on the more successful person in the room. They would speak to me but not even acknowledge my husband, which I hated — and so did he.”

Over time, the couple decided to distance themselves from such situations.

“We both realized that if certain people make you uncomfortable or don’t value you equally, it’s better not to be around them. I just want him to be happy and at peace,” Farah said.

A Love Built on Understanding

Farah and Shirish, who married in 2004 and have triplets together, have often been admired for their enduring relationship despite their contrasting personalities. Farah’s honesty and humor, paired with Shirish’s calm and reserved nature, have kept their bond strong through the ups and downs of fame.