She has broadened her career horizon and got highly acclaimed for her choreography, direction, anchoring and judging. This ace choreographer and director is none other than Farah Khan Kunder. She has lived her life on her own terms and she expects her three children to do the same. Farah is the proud mother of three children, daughters Diva, Anya, and son Czar.
On March 8, International Women’s Day, Farah shared a heartfelt letter for her daughters, Diva and Anya, explaining to them what it is to be a woman in today’s world. She writes how she wants to prepare them for the hardships they might face while they grow up. Farah writes, “My loves, Diva and Anya. I am hoping and praying that by the time you go out into the world to make your own lives, it will be a New, Modern World! A world that will not care about which nationality, which race and most importantly, which gender you belong to — it will only care about your merits, your hard work and your talent. A world, where women will be celebrated every day, and not just on the 8th of March as a token!” (Also Read: When Mr. Editor Fell For Ms. Director: The Crazy Love Story Of Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder)
“But until then, I can only lead by example (you are too young for sermons anyway). I hope you can realise that both your parents treat your brother and you equally — no special privileges are given to the ‘Son’! In fact, he sometimes gets the brunt of being the only boy (being sent to Ballet class with you — both wasn’t much fun for him). And Anya, I know you keep an account of how many play dates and sleepovers he goes to and demand an equal number. A trait I pretend I find so annoying, but secretly, I am so proud that you are not afraid to demand your share. I wish I can assure you that every boy you meet will be as feminist as your brother and father, but that may not be the case. And I am hoping that you will well know that changing yourself to fit into the society’s idea of how a woman should be will never make any woman happy — least of all.”
She further added, “The two of you, who see gender equality on a daily basis in your home, I am hoping you will be true to yourself then, too. I also know that we are a household of true feminists — it’s never to be believed that it means ‘Hating men’ — never. It’s truly believing in gender equality (that’s why Czar also ties you a Rakhi and you have to protect him too) and reversing roles to know whether what’s fair for the man is equally fair to the woman — something we conveniently forget when we do it vice-versa. I hope that just like your mother, you never play the ‘WOMAN CARD’ — it’s not a secret trump up your sleeve to be used when the game is not going your way.” (Also Read: Karan Johar Writes A Heartfelt Letter For His Babies And It Will Bring Tears To Your Eyes)
And she concluded it with, “And, at all times, I want you to be free, free to live the life you want, to wear what you feel, to fall in love with who you choose, to choose the career you want, not getting married till you are ready even if it’s at 40, like your mother, and to be fearless women because it’s not always going to be a man’s world, you know. Hell, if I had believed that, I would not be where I am today — writing this letter to my two best friends — my queens — yes, always queens and never princesses, because queens rule! And above all, we don’t need a WOMAN’S DAY to celebrate us. We will celebrate ourselves every day! Love always, Mumma”
This is so beautiful, Farah! For the uninitiated ones, Farah Khan walked down the aisle with the filmmaker, Shirish Kunder, on December 9, 2004. The wedding announcement came as a pleasant surprise to many as nobody had a cue of the two dating each other. On February 11, 2008, the lovebirds welcomed their triplets through IVF. After failing attempts of naturally trying to conceive, the couple went for IVF procedure.
You’re one of the coolest and amazing moms of B-town. God always bless you, your hubby and your three munchkins!
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