Zoya Akhtar pays heartfelt tribute to Farah Khan’s late mother Menka Irani: “You shaped my life”

Zoya Akhtar pens a heartfelt tribute to Menka Irani, Farah Khan's mother, expressing gratitude for her influence on her life.

The untimely demise of Menka Irani, mother of filmmaker Farah Khan, has sent shockwaves through the Bollywood industry. The loss has been deeply felt by friends, family, and colleagues alike.

Zoya Akhtar pays heartfelt tribute to Farah Khan’s late mother Menka Irani: “You shaped my life”

A Heartfelt Farewell

Zoya Akhtar, a close family friend and acclaimed director, shared a heartfelt tribute to Menka Irani on social media. In a poignant post accompanied by a monochrome picture, Zoya expressed her profound gratitude for the late matriarch's influence on her life.

"Menka Aunty. You shaped my life in ways I will be eternally grateful for. You made me read, you made me laugh, you made me listen to country music and you made me feel like the most special girl in the world. You will always be adored and never be forgotten. Rest in peace. Rest in Power," Zoya wrote.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar)

An Outpouring of Grief

The news of Menka Irani's passing has triggered an outpouring of grief and condolences from the Bollywood fraternity. Numerous celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty, Fardeen Khan, Sanjay Kapoor, and Bhushan Kumar, visited Farah Khan's residence to offer their support.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama)

Just a few weeks ago, Farah had celebrated her mother's 79th birthday, sharing a heartwarming post that highlighted Menka's resilience and humor. She had written, “We all take our mothers for granted..especially me! This last month has been a revelation on how much I love my mom Menka. She’s been the strongest, bravest person I've ever seen, sense of humor intact even after multiple surgeries. Happy birthday mom! Today’s a good day to come back home can’t wait for you to get strong enough to start fighting with me again. I love you.”

Also Read: Farah Khan and Sajid Khan’s mother passes away at 79