Farah Khan's Daughters Feel Insecure About Their Appearance; Struggle with Self-Esteem

In a candid YouTube vlog that paired her with Lock Upp 2 contestant Akanksha Choudhary, Bollywood choreographer‑filmmaker Farah Khan opened up about the insecurities her daughters feel regarding their looks. The vlog, which has gone viral for its raw honesty, shows the veteran director‑producer talking with Akanksha about confidence and self‑image.

During the conversation, Akanksha revealed that she used to see herself as the ugliest person in the world, a feeling she carried from her teenage years. She shared old photos with Farah, explaining how insecurity had plagued her when she was younger. Farah, in turn, admitted that even her own children—triplets Diva, Anya and Czar—have moments of feeling “ugly.” She encouraged Akanksha to meet them, noting that they are “very cute.” The exchange highlighted that both women are learning to embrace their natural beauty, with Akanksha now feeling more confident even without makeup.

The vlog also touched on a recent incident from Lock Upp where Akanksha was seen throwing water at Shreya Kalra’s bedsheet and getting into a heated argument. Farah described herself as “horrified” by Akanksha’s on‑screen antics, adding a touch of humor to the discussion. The video, which was posted in May, follows Farah’s recent graduation‑day photos of her children from Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai, where the twins celebrated their academic milestone.

Beyond the personal anecdotes, Farah explained why she turned to YouTube. With three children approaching university and the high costs involved, she said the platform offered a way to generate income while staying connected with fans. “When my movies were not happening and I wasn’t directing, I thought, ‘Let’s do YouTube,’” she recalled. “I have three kids who will go to university next year, and that’s bloody expensive.” The shift to digital content, she added, helped her cover those expenses.

Farah’s openness about her daughters’ self‑esteem struggles has sparked conversations about body image and confidence among young people. By sharing her own experiences and those of her children, she hopes to normalize the feeling of insecurity and encourage viewers to embrace their own unique beauty.