Farheen – Bollywood actress of 1990s of ‘Jaan Tere Naam’ fame

Farheen Khan, popularly known as Farheen, is a Bollywood actress who worked in the industry during the first half of the 1990s, along with a few South Indian films. Though her brief career in Bollywood was not very successful, she is best known as a look-alike of her contemporary actress Madhuri Dixit. Nevertheless, Farheen appeared in a handful of films, mostly during the early 1990s. Jaan Tere Naam (1992), opposite Ronit Roy, is her most successful role and the one she is best remembered for. She also played the female lead in Nazar Ke Samne, Amaanat, Fauj, Dil Ki Baazi, Aag Ka Toofan, and Sainik during the 1990s.

She quit her film career after secretly marrying the controversial cricketer Manoj Prabhakar, who was already married and had children.

A brief biography of Farheen – Bollywood actress

Farheen was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in 1973. She made an impressive debut in 1992 with the Bollywood film Jaan Tere Naam. Bollywood went gaga over the Madhuri Dixit look-alike, and it helped her secure a few romantic roles in the industry. She also did two South Indian films soon after her first Bollywood release. She met Manoj Prabhakar two years later. Initially, they were good friends, and later their friendship blossomed into love. She married the cricketer and stood by him during his difficult times, including the match-fixing allegations, after which she disappeared from the screen.

Today, Farheen lives in Delhi with her husband Manoj and their two children. Rohan, Manoj’s son from his first marriage, is now married and lives with the family. Agni Prem (1996) was her last film release. As per latest updates, she was shooting for a web series, Rate, directed by Harish Kotian. She also signed a Bollywood project with director Shivam Nair.

Farheen – Some interesting and lesser-known facts

Farheen Prabhakar – Now

1. Farheen is a Tamilian, though she gained recognition through Bollywood films.

2. She played second lead in Sainik, one of the noted roles of Akshay Kumar during his early phase in Bollywood.

3. She turned down the lead role of Baazigar in 1993, due to date issues. The film could have changed her course of journey in Bollywood.

4. She appeared in the iconic investigation thriller series on Doordarshan – Tehkikaat in 1993-1994.

5. Though there were speculations that she was to make a comeback to Bollywood with the sequel to Jaan Tere Naam, it’s yet to happen. She was to play the lead heroine’s mother. Her co-star, Ronit Roy too, was to make an appearance in the movie.

6. She found the match for her step-son, Rohan.

7. After four years of their secret marriage, there were reports that Manoj left Farheen and moved in with his first wife. But now, as per media reports, Farheen and Manoj live together with their kids.

8. Halli Meshtru – 1992 (Kannada), Kalaignan – 1993 (Tamil), and King Solomon – 1996 (Malayalam) are some of her noted works in the South Indian film industry.

9. A homemaker, she is now running a herbal skincare business too.

Farheen with Akshay Kumar in a photoshoot of 1990s

10. She played the lead role opposite Kamal Hassan in the Tamil film, Kalaignan, in 1993. This Kamal Hassan starrer is an unofficial remake of Shammi Kapoor’s classic hit of the 1960s, Teesri Manzil. Read the lyrics and translation of the popular romantic duet, Enthan Nenjil Neengaatha, from the film.