The Bollywood industry came together to pay their respects to Menaka Irani, the late mother of filmmakers Farah Khan and Sajid Khan, who passed away on July 26 at the age of 79. The news of her passing came shortly after Farah had shared on Instagram how her mother had undergone multiple surgeries.
On Saturday, the residence of Farah Khan became a place of solace and support as numerous Bollywood celebrities arrived to offer their condolences. Actors Hrithik Roshan, Raveena Tandon, and John Abraham were among the first to visit, showing their solidarity with Farah and Sajid during this challenging time.
Bollywood Celebrities Unite to Offer Condolences at Farah Khan’s Residence
Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Nanda, and Agastya Nanda also made their way to Farah’s home to express their sympathies. Tennis star Sania Mirza, a close friend of Farah, visited to offer her heartfelt condolences, reflecting the deep bond between the two.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, accompanied by his wife Gauri Khan and their daughter Suhana Khan, visited the Khan residence to pay their last respects. They were joined by Pooja Dadlani, manager of Shah Rukh Khan. In a moving display of support, Shah Rukh and Gauri were seen embracing Farah and Suhana as they left the residence.
Earlier on Friday, additional visitors included Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty, Bhushan Kumar, and rapper MC Stan, among others, who also came to mourn the loss.
In a recent Instagram post, Farah Khan had shared a touching tribute to her mother on her birthday, highlighting her strength and sense of humor despite her health struggles. Farah’s post read, “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… Happy birthday mom! Can’t wait for you to get strong enough to start fighting with me again.”
The film industry’s collective support underscores the profound impact Menaka Irani had on those around her and the depth of sympathy for Farah Khan and her family during their time of grief.
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