Farah Khan and Sajid Khan's mother Menka Irani passes away: Shiv Thakare, MC Stan, and Shoaib Ibrahim and others pay their last respects
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11's Shiv Thakare and Shoaib Ibrahim arrived at Farah Khan's residence as her mother Menka Irani passed away this afternoon.
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death.
July 26, 2024, left the entertainment industry in shock as notable choreographer and directors Farah Khan and Sajid Khan's mother Menka Irani passed away. The tragedy happened just a few days after Irani's 79th birthday celebration. Among many Bollywood actors reaching Khan's residence to pay their condolence and respect was Bigg Boss 16's Shiv Thakare.
Shiv Thakare and Shoaib Ibrahim arrive at Farah Khan's residence
Shiv Thakare and Shoaib Ibrahim have been associated with Farah Khan and Sajid Khan and as the duo faced one of the most difficult times of their life, Shiv and Shoaib made it a point to be there with them and pay their respects to the departed soul. Other celebrities who were present for Farah and Sajid during the trying times were Rani Mukerji, Sanjay Kapoor, and Bhushan Kumar among others.
Take a look at Shiv Thakare and Shoaib Ibrahim arriving at Farah Khan's residence here:
More about Shiv Thakare and Shoaib Ibrahim's associations with Farah Khan- Sajid Khan
Shiv Thakare and Sajid Khan were a part of Bigg Boss 16 and the duo gelled pretty well. They were inseparable in the show and supported each other throughout the show. As Khan left the show mid-way for his work commitments, Thakare was left teary-eyed. People enjoyed the chemistry that the duo shared.
Shiv Thakare went ahead to participate in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 wherein Farah Khan was one of the judges. Farah was quite fond of Thakare and had revealed this to him during their interactions because of Bigg Boss 16. Khan also threw a party for Bigg Boss 16 contestants and formed a close bond with Thakare and others.
Shoaib Ibrahim was also a part of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 and formed a close bond with Farah Khan. Khan visited Shoaib and Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim's house and met their baby boy Ruhaan and also gifted him an expensive present.
Farah Khan's emotional post for mother Menka Irani
On July 12, 2024, Farah Khan took to social media and shared a beautiful picture posing with her mother and expressed her love for her mother on her birthday. She mentioned how people including her often take their mothers for granted. She also revealed that her mother is the strongest and bravest with her sense of humor intact even after many surgeries.
MC Stan arrives to pay his last respect to Menka Irani
Bigg Boss 16 winner MC Stan who was closely associated with Sajid Khan in the show also reached Farah Khan's residence to pay his last respects to Irani. During Bigg Boss 16, Sajid was always there for Stan as the rapper would often feel home-sick and as Khan now mourns one of the biggest losses in his life, MC Stan made sure to be there for his friend.
Take a look at MC Stan arriving at Farah Khan's residence here:
Take a look at Shamita Shetty arriving at Farah Khan's house to pay her last respect:
Take a look at Sumbul Touqeer visiting Farah Khan's house to pay her last respects to her mother:
Pinkvilla sends heartfelt condolences to Farah and Sajid Khan! We hope the departed soul may rest in peace.