Menaka Irani, mother of Farah and Sajid Khan, passed away at 79. Farah, in a 2005 NDTV interview, credited her mother for her success, praising her for raising them alone and instilling strong values. Farah expressed deep affection and admiration for Menaka’s honesty, humor, and zest for life, especially after transitioning to directing with the hit film Main Hoon Na.