Farah Khan may have already launched one of Bollywood’s brightest stars, Deepika Padukone, with Om Shanti Om (2007), but the filmmaker appears to have another potential star in mind. Tennis icon Sania Mirza has revealed that her close friend Farah Khan promised to launch her son, Izhaan Mirza Malik, in Bollywood when he grows up. Appearing on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s chat show ‘Double Date’, Sania recalled how Farah gave her a Rs 100 note as a signing amount shortly after Izhaan’s birth, making a playful promise to cast him in a film someday.
Farah Khan gave Sania Mirza’s son Izhaan a Rs 100 signing amount
Sania Mirza, who shares a close bond with Farah Khan, revealed that the filmmaker made the promise nearly eight years ago, soon after Izhaan was born. Farah reportedly gave the tennis star a Rs 100 note as a symbolic signing amount, declaring that she would make a film with Izhaan when he grew up to become an actor.Recalling the heartwarming moment on ‘Double Date’, Sania said, “Farah gave me a signing amount of Rs 100, saying, ‘Yeh jab bada hokar actor banega, I will do a movie with him’. I still have that Rs 100 note.”The former tennis champion added that she has preserved the note as a keepsake of the special gesture and their friendship, which has spanned nearly two decades. While the promise was made in jest, it has now sparked curiosity about whether Izhaan could eventually make his way into the Hindi film industry.
Farah Khan, who launched Deepika Padukone, has her eyes on Izhaan
Farah Khan is known for launching Deepika Padukone in Bollywood with Om Shanti Om, which marked the actress’s Hindi film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Released in 2007, the film became a major success and helped establish Deepika as one of the leading stars of her generation.Now, Sania’s revelation has brought attention to Farah’s playful promise to launch Izhaan. However, it remains to be seen whether the youngster will eventually pursue acting or follow an entirely different path.
Sania Mirza reveals Izhaan’s interest in football, while Farah Khan says he loves dancing and movies
Although Farah Khan appears to have Bollywood plans for Izhaan, Sania revealed that she has been trying to nurture her son’s interest in tennis. However, the youngster is currently more passionate about football.Farah also pointed out that Izhaan is interested in dancing and movies, suggesting that he enjoys several activities associated with the entertainment world. Whether these interests eventually translate into a career in films remains to be seen.For now, the Rs 100 note remains a cherished reminder of Farah’s promise and the longstanding friendship she shares with Sania.
Farah Khan and Sania Mirza’s current work front
Apart from being a choreographer and filmmaker, in recent years, Farah Khan has expanded her presence on digital platforms through her YouTube content, including celebrity interactions and cooking videos with her cook Dilip.Sania Mirza, meanwhile, retired from professional tennis in 2023 after an illustrious career that included six Grand Slam titles across women’s doubles and mixed doubles. She continues to remain a prominent public figure and has also ventured into television and digital appearances.