Zoya Akhtar shares nostalgic childhood PIC for Farhan Akhtar and Farah Khan’s birthday celebrations: 'Happiness & Happy'

Zoya Akhtar recently offered fans a warm glimpse into a special family moment as she shared pictures from Farah Khan and Farhan Akhtar’s intimate midnight birthday celebration. January 9 holds special significance for the Akhtar family, as it marks the birthdays of cousins Farah Khan and Farhan Akhtar. While Farah turned 61, Farhan celebrated his 52nd birthday, making it a day of double joy for the filmmaker clan.Taking to Instagram, Zoya Akhtar posted two moments that instantly caught attention. One was a throwback image from Farah and Farhan’s childhood, while the other showed the siblings cutting their birthday cake together at home. In her caption, Zoya played on the meaning of their names, writing that Farah stands for happiness and Farhan for being happy, adding that no names could have suited them better. She signed off with an affectionate birthday message for both. The birthday celebrations were kept low-key and personal, with Farah and Farhan ringing in their special day at midnight. Surrounded by close family members, the duo cut their cakes as everyone joined in singing for them, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.Farah Khan has a very close relationship with Farhan Akhtar; she was there when he was growing up. Although they work together often, their bond extends beyond work; they are also cousins and share a mother (Honey Irani) and father (Menaka Irani). Farah Khan and Farhan Akhtar have both made successful careers in Bollywood through their unique creative journeys. Farhan Akhtar was recently seen in ‘120 Bahadur’, a film inspired by the historic Battle of Rezang La of 1962, which highlights the bravery of 120 Indian soldiers who faced overwhelming odds.Farah Khan, meanwhile, has been winning hearts on a different platform. Her YouTube channel, especially her cooking videos featuring her cook Dilip, has been receiving widespread love and appreciation from viewers.