Bollywood mourns the loss of Menaka Irani:

News of the demise of Menaka Irani, the mother of popular filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and director Sajid Khan, broke out in Mumbai on July 26. On August 5, Farah Khan did a heart-felt post that opened a peep into what kind of woman Menaka Irani was. Known for your sense of humor and wit, Farah confessed her mom excelled above her and brother Sajid in these two very qualities.

Farah Khan Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Her Mother, Menak:

Farah took to her emotional post, sharing numerous treasured photos, and captioned it while reminiscing about her mother's life and relationship she shared with her. One picture was a candid childhood moment with Menaka in a saree; another black-and-white throwback clicked during her brief acting days, in which Menaka looked gorgeous. Farah also shared two personal photos with her mother—one from her 2004 wedding with filmmaker Shirish Kunder.

Farah Khan's Emotional Post Reveals Menaka Irani's Strength and Humor:

In her caption, Farah wrote, "My mom was a very unique person.. never wanted the limelight or any fuss around her.. despite the hard knocks she faced in her early life she was a rare one who had no bitterness or envy towards anyone. Everyone who met her loved her n realised where we get our sense of humour from. Well hardly.. she was far wittier n funny than both sajid n i put together. I don’t know if she can see the outpouring of genuine love n condolences that have come for her .. not only frm our friends n of course family but so many of her colleagues n people who worked in our house came saying how my mom had helped them with loans or sending them money.. never expecting it back. Thank you to all who came home to be with us in our grief.. to all who messaged n are still messaging. To all her doctors n nurses at Nanavati hospital who tried their best everyday. N to our consulting docs frm Chandigarh pgi n belle vue hospital.. We are grateful you gave us some more days with her. its time to get back to work.. that’s what she was always proud of. Our work! I don’t want time to heal this lump that will always stay in my heart.. I don’t want to miss her coz she’s always a part of me..grateful to the universe for letting her be my mother n letting us look after her the way she single handedly looked after us all her life.. no more mourning now.. I want to celebrate her every day.. thank you everyone.. p.s- the song playing was by her favourite country singer Don Williams. Knowing her she would probably think its too filmy of me to use it here..."

Bollywood Stars Pay Last Respects to Menaka Irani at Farah Khan's Residence:

The Bollywood fraternity came out in full support and respect at the sad moment. Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, and other celebs dropped by Farah's Mumbai residence to pay last respect to Menaka Irani.

Farah Khan Reflects on Her Mother's Strength in a Heartfelt Instagram Post:

Menaka Irani breathed her last just days after Farah took to Instagram to reveal that her mother had undergone 'multiple surgeries'. Farah took to Instagram on her birthday on July 12 and shared two photos with her mother, where she penned a heartfelt note in appreciation of her strength. Farah was guilty for taking her mother for granted and prayed to see her strong again so that they could resume their usual banter. "We all take our mothers for granted. especially me!" Farah wrote in her caption.

Remembering Menaka Irani: Sister to Daisy and Honey Irani, Aunt to Zoya and Farhan Akhtar:

Menaka Irani was the sister of actor Daisy Irani and screenwriter Honey Irani. She was also the aunt of filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar. After the death of her husband, Menaka singlehandedly brought up Farah and Sajid, teaching them to be strong and fight against all odds.

Farah Khan's tribute to her mother, Menaka Irani, in all love and respect for her, reinforces the never-dying legacy of that strength, wit, and sense of humor which shall live on and keep on inspiring her children and those who knew her. The Bollywood fraternity stands with Farah and Sajid in this moment of loss of a marvelous woman.