Celebrated Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, along with her husband, film editor Shirish Kunder, are marking a significant family milestone. Their triplets, Diva, Anya, and Czar, have secured admissions to prestigious universities abroad and are all set to begin their college journeys.
A Sweet Announcement on Social Media
Farah Khan recently shared the exciting news with her fans in a heartwarming manner. On her Instagram Stories, she posted a picture of adorable cupcakes decorated with college themes. The custom-made treats were a sweet nod to the children's academic achievements. Alongside the image, the proud mother wrote, "This is the sweetest…thank u @poojaadhoot...n congratulations to all our kids…@_daisclassof2026 #hattrick."
The couple, who tied the knot in 2004, welcomed their triplets in 2008. The children are now 17 years old, making this a poignant moment for the family as they prepare to step into a new chapter.
Academic Destinations of the Trio
Details shared by the DAIS Class of 2026 Instagram handle reveal the impressive and distinct academic paths chosen by each of the triplets.
- Diva Khan Kunder will be pursuing Entrepreneurship and Finance at Babson College, which has campuses in Wellesley, Boston, and Miami.
- Anya Khan Kunder is set to study Economics and Data Science at New York University (NYU).
- Czar Khan Kunder has opted for a program in Artificial Intelligence in Business at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
The choices reflect a blend of business, technology, and data sciences, highlighting the trio's diverse interests.
Fans React with Nostalgia and Praise
The news sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans on social media platforms like Reddit. Many expressed astonishment at how quickly time has passed, vividly recalling the days when Farah Khan was pregnant with the triplets during the filming of her directorial debut, 'Om Shanti Om' in 2007.
One fan commented, "I still remember when she had triplets and when they were babies. Wow, how time flies! Can't believe they are college goers now!" Another user humorously added, "stop!! i thought they were still around 10 years old," while many simply wrote, "Feeling old."
Others applauded the triplets' accomplishments, with one user noting, "Damn all 3 of them are such good colleges, congrats to them." The sentiment was widely shared, celebrating both the children's success and the parents' journey.
Farah Khan on Embracing New Ventures
In a recent candid conversation on the show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle', Farah Khan opened up about her foray into YouTube. She linked her decision to explore new creative avenues directly to this upcoming life change. She admitted that with her children leaving for university next year, expenses were a motivating factor, stating, "I have three kids who will go to university next year, and that’s bloody expensive."
She added, "So I just said for a change, let me start a show on YouTube, and that just clicked." This revelation shows the filmmaker pragmatically and creatively adapting to her evolving role as a parent of young adults.
As Diva, Anya, and Czar embark on their higher education at Babson, NYU, and Emory respectively, it marks the end of one beautiful chapter and the exciting beginning of another for the Khan-Kunder family.
