A video clip of Farah Khan as a background dancer in the 1987 film Jalwa has resurfaced online, going viral and drawing nostalgic reactions from fans and celebrities alike. The clip, taken from the song "Feeling Hot Hot Hot," features a young Farah Khan dancing energetically alongside actress Archana Puran Singh.
Farah Khan herself reacted to the viral video, reposting it on her Instagram Stories with the caption, "Oh my god, now that's a blast from the past #Jalwa". Actress Richa Chadha also commented on the video, calling it "So cute".
Fans have flooded social media with praise for Farah Khan's journey, admiring her dedication and transformation over the years. One user wrote, "She's worked really hard to achieve where she is. Kudos". Another commented, "She looked prettier than many actresses back then—could have easily been a lead heroine". Some fans even playfully referenced Farah's popular cook, Dilip, asking, "Dilip kaha hai?".
Jalwa, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Archana Puran Singh, marked one of Farah Khan's first on-screen appearances in Bollywood. Before becoming a celebrated choreographer and director, she started her career as a background dancer. Farah reportedly took the job, which paid ₹300 per day, because it involved flying to Goa, and she had never been on a plane before. The song "Feeling Hot Hot Hot" was composed by Anand–Milind and Remo Fernandes, and sung by Sharon Prabhakar.
Farah Khan's breakthrough as a choreographer came in 1992 with Mansoor Khan's Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, where she choreographed the iconic song "Pehla Nasha". This song brought her industry recognition and established her as a leading choreographer. She went on to choreograph numerous hit songs, including "Ek Pal Ka Jeena" and "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" from Hrithik Roshan's debut film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, as well as songs from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
In 2004, Farah Khan transitioned to directing, making her debut with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Main Hoon Na. She then directed Om Shanti Om in 2007, which launched Deepika Padukone's career. Her later directorial ventures include Tees Maar Khan and Happy New Year.
Currently, Farah Khan is also a digital content creator, with a successful YouTube channel featuring vlogs, celebrity cameos, and cooking challenges with her house help, Dilip. From her early days as a background dancer to her current roles as choreographer, director, and vlogger, Farah Khan continues to entertain audiences with her talent and humor.
