Farah Khan Credits Nagarjuna For Increasing Her Fees During The Initial Stage Of Her Choreography Career
Farah Khan gets candid about working with big names like Mani Ratnam and Priyadarshan. Filmmaker reveals Nagarjuna was the first one to increase her fees.
Farah Khan is a renowned filmmaker known for her stellar choreography in iconic films like "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar" and "Dil To Pagal Hai," divulged insights into her prolific career, delving into her experiences collaborating with eminent directors in southern cinema. The multifaceted artist revealed that Telugu star Nagarjuna was the first to elevate her professional worth by raising her fees for choreography. ALSO READ | WHAT?! Manish Malhotra Gives Clothes To His Guests For Diwali Parties; Farah Khan Shares Interesting Details-READ BELOW
Reflecting on her foray into South Indian films post her success in Bollywood, Farah emphasized how her stint in the South enhanced her discipline and organizational skills. Recounting her work with directors like Priyadarshan and Mani Ratnam, she noted the contrasting work dynamics—admiring the swift pace and punctuality prevalent in southern film sets compared to the more leisurely approach in Bollywood. ALSO READ | Farah Khan Tells Karan Johar She Has ‘Nothing To Wear For Diwali’! Duo Win The Internet With Funny Banter-WATCH
Sharing memories from the mid-'90s, Farah recalled her choreography journey in Telugu cinema alongside Nagarjuna, crediting him for being the catalyst in escalating her charges as a choreographer. She reminisced about her successful transition to filmmaking in 2004 with the hit film "Main Hoon Na," followed by another blockbuster, "Om Shanti Om" in 2007, solidifying her stature as a director adept at delivering commercially successful and entertaining movies.
Beyond directing, Farah Khan and her husband, Shirish Kunder, ventured into film production through their company, Three's Company, backing projects like "Tees Maar Khan" (2010) and "Joker" (2012). Presently, as a judge on "Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa," Farah is juggling multiple scripts for renowned personalities like Rohit Shetty, Bhushan Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan, showcasing her versatility across various facets of the film industry.
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