Who is Farah Khan?
By Matthew Alvarez
Who is Farah Khan?
Farah Khan is an Army officer’s wife and a woman entrepreneur who specializes in Kantha hand embroidered products made in rural West Bengal. She manufactures an exquisite range of Kantha hand embroidered saris, dupattas, stoles and accessories using silk fabrics.
What makes Farrah Khan such a good speaker?
Farrah’s heart and compassion is exhibited in everything she does and it is this quality that makes her an exceptional speaker, advocate and change maker. Farrah Khan picked up a microphone to speak out about sexual assault as a teenager and has not put it down since.
What is Kantha by Farah?
She manufactures an exquisite range of Kantha hand embroidered saris, dupattas, stoles and accessories using silk fabrics. Her labels Kantha by Farah Khan and Farah Shawls encourage the growth and much-needed revival of fine craftsmanship in hand embroidery.
How many brothers and sisters does Farah Khan have?
She has one brother, Sajid Khan, who is a comedian, actor and film director. While Farah’s father is a Muslim, her mother is a Zorastrian belonging to the Irani ( Parsi) community. Their marriage broke up when Farah was still a toddler.
Does Farah Khan choreograph songs for almost every Bollywood actor?
Farah Khan has choreographed songs for almost every Bollywood actor as well as international pop star Shakira. Lately, she has started directing films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. Karan Johar shares adorable video of Roohi and Yash on their birthday,…
What do you like most about Kantha by Farah Khan?
Kantha by Farah Khan is only for women with grace and substance. One stop shot for art from Bengal. I love to wear Farah’s sarees. I’m wearing a tradition that is over a 1000 years old. Kantha has become a stylish fashion statement thanks to Kantha by Farah Khan. Farah’s Kantha never goes out of Style.
