"I used to be very thin till I had the kids."
Farah Khan has always been candid about her personal life, and she recently opened up about her struggles with skin, hair, and weight.
The filmmaker shared her experiences on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast All About Her, where the conversation naturally turned to wellness, motherhood, and the challenges of ageing.
During the chat, Soha Ali Khan complimented Farah, saying she looks “amazing”.
Farah immediately admitted that looking and feeling good was never always easy for her.
“I used to be very thin till I had the kids. I had terrible skin, and I did not even use to go for a blow dry because I was working non-stop.
“We used to shoot day shifts and night shifts altogether,” she explained, reflecting on her early motherhood and hectic career.
Farah, who shares triplets Czar, Diva, and Anya with her husband Shirish Kunder, revealed that self-care only became a priority after she turned 50.
“After I hit 50, I visit a skin doctor and regularly take hair vitamins,” she said, highlighting the importance of investing in wellness, especially after decades of relentless work.
The Om Shanti Om director also recalled a funny family holiday incident when a hotel staff member mistook her husband for her son.
“Once we had taken the kids on holiday, and I was literally overweight, and a lady came.
“Shirish was there, and she said, ‘Can I clean your room? Can you ask your son (Shirish) to leave?’ And Shirish just laughed.
“He went and told the kids, ‘They thought I was your brother,’” Farah laughed, sharing the amusing memory.
Farah revealed that her weight loss journey spanned seven years, requiring a combination of lifestyle adjustments, medical interventions, and wellness treatments.
“After 4-5 years (of giving birth), I had to go and do a tummy tuck surgery because there was so much extra skin,” she admitted, adding that vitamin drips and lymphatic massages were also part of her wellness regimen.
The filmmaker stressed that motherhood, ageing, and career pressures can drastically impact body image, but investing time in self-care is key to feeling confident and healthy.
Soha Ali Khan also shared her personal experience, explaining that while she lost her post-pregnancy weight easily, turning 45 brought perimenopause changes that required a shift in her wellness approach.
Their candid discussion offered relatable insights into the challenges of motherhood, weight management, and ageing, resonating strongly with audiences navigating similar experiences in their own lives.
The conversation ultimately highlighted the importance of honesty about body struggles, wellness routines, and embracing the changes that come with age and motherhood.
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