Farah Khan birthday 2026: 12 iconic dance numbers where she made everyone groove

Farah Khan is a woman who dons multiple hats. From acting, filmmaking to choreographing and producing, Farah has contributed to the industry in multiple ways and her legacy speaks for itself. As she celebrates her birthday on January 9, here's looking at some dance numbers she choreographed, giving Bollywood and its lovers some iconic hooksteps.

Updated On: 2026-01-09 11:40 AM IST

Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves

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Sheila Ki Jawani

Bold, catchy and fun, Katrina Kaif emerged as a phenomenon through this song whose steps are to date iconic. 

Radha

Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra danced to Farah's steps in their debut film, making it a lovable and fun favourite.

Munni Badnaam Hui

Farah made this dance number a celebration, turning the song into a wedding and festival staple with Malaika's deadly moves.

Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala

Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta dancing to Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala is a song that's unforgettable and unmissable for every Bollywood fan out there.

Chaiyya Chaiyya

Shot on top of a moving train, Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora don't miss a beat in this iconic number dancing to Farah's steps. Even today, a bunch of people will sit on the floor and perform the hookstep every time it is played.

 

Fevicole Se

Just like Munni Badnaam Hui, Fevicole Se, featuring Kareena Kapoor, has a mass appeal and became a party favourite.

Woh Ladki Hai Kahan

Starring Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni, this song is simple, upbeat, and soulful with Farah's uncomplicated choreography.

Ghagra

Farah and Madhuri Dixit came together for this vibrant Bollywood number, blending traditional Indian dance elements with modern flair.

Ek Pal Ka Jeena

This song and Farah's steps became viral, even before 'viral' was a thing. It also launched Hrithik Roshan as a dancer and superstar.

Dard-E-Disco

Farah Khan made Shah Rukh Khan dance to a sensual dance number, showing his chiselled body, giving him a new 6-pack abs image.

Desi Girl

The song that gave Priyanka Chopra the 'desi girl' tag. Farah choreographed attitude and posture in this one. The hook step is again simple, unforgettable and iconic. 

Anarkali Disco Chali

Farah Khan and Malaika Arora joined hands once again for this song, which gave traditional themes a modern twist, just as the name suggests. The choreography of the song mirrored a similar sentiment.

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