Renowned filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has candidly reflected on the personal insecurities experienced by her twin daughters, Anya Kunder and Diva Kunder. Despite being raised by one of Bollywood's most celebrated personalities, her children have consistently maintained a distance from the entertainment industry's glamour. Speaking during a recent episode of her food vlog, Farah revealed that both her daughters struggle with body image issues and genuinely believe that they are unattractive.
Frank Disclosure During a Cooking Vlog
The conversation unfolded on Farah Khan's food vlog, which featured television personality Akanksha Choudhary as a guest. Akanksha Choudhary, who previously appeared on reality shows like 'Splitsvilla' and 'Lock Upp', shared several photographs from her childhood during the interaction. Looking back at her younger self, Akanksha admitted that she had dealt with intense personal insecurities while growing up, describing herself as an extremely insecure girl who lacked confidence in her physical appearance.
Responding to Akanksha's confession, Farah Khan brought up her own daughters with a lighthearted laugh. She humorously remarked, "Brother, meet my daughters, they also think they are very ugly." Farah then inquired whether Akanksha had met Anya and Diva at a party hosted for 'Lock Upp'. Although Akanksha praised the girls as being very cute, Farah reiterated her point, stressing that despite compliments, her daughters still perceive themselves as unattractive. Reviewing Akanksha's older videos, Farah playfully noted that Akanksha closely resembled her daughters during those younger years.
Welcoming Triplets via IVF and Overcoming Challenges
Farah Khan and her husband, filmmaker and editor Shirish Kunder, embarked on their parenting journey in 2008 when they welcomed triplets via IVF. Becoming a mother at the age of 43, Farah gave birth to daughters Diva and Anya, alongside their son Czar Kunder. Over the years, Farah has spoken openly about the physical and emotional hurdles of her high-risk pregnancy. She has frequently noted that raising three children simultaneously was one of the most demanding yet rewarding experiences of her life. All three children have now grown into independent young adults focusing on their higher education.
Transitioning from Mumbai's Top School to American Universities
Despite their strong ties to a prominent film family, Anya, Diva, and Czar have purposefully stepped away from the media spotlight. The siblings completed their high school education at the prestigious Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. Following their graduation, all three relocated to the United States to pursue undergraduate degrees. Choosing paths distinct from the typical entertainment trajectory of celebrity children, each sibling opted for specialized academic disciplines in finance, data science, and technology.
Academic Pursuits in the US and an Emotional Social Media Message
Each of the triplets has enrolled in specialized programs across top American institutions. Diva Kunder is studying Entrepreneurship and Finance at Babson College, while Anya Kunder is pursuing a dual focus in Economics and Data Science at New York University. Meanwhile, their brother Czar Kunder joined Emory University, where he is studying Artificial Intelligence in Business. Each child is carving out an independent professional identity far removed from Mumbai's film industry.
In May 2026, on the occasion of her children's high school graduation milestone, Farah Khan shared a touching note on her official Instagram account. In her emotional message, the director admitted that she struggled to determine whether raising children was harder or preparing to let them fly away from home. Encouraging her children to always aim high with their ambitions, she reassured them that their home and family in Mumbai would always be waiting with open arms.
