Javed Akhtar hilariously roasts Farah Khan as she asks what ‘ektalis (41)' means

Farah Khan recently visited the luxurious house of her uncle and lyricist Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi for her cooking vlog.

Published on: Feb 2, 2026, 16:09:36 IST

By Riya Sharma

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Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited the home of her uncle, veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar, and actor Shabana Azmi for her cooking vlog. Apart from cooking biryani, Farah also got into a fun conversation with Javed Akhtar about his hotel-like home. During their chat, the lyricist roasted Farah for not knowing how to count in Hindi.

Javed Akhtar roasts Farah Khan

Before meeting Javed and Shabana, Farah gave her viewers a tour of the couple’s stunning, hotel-like house, named Sukoon. The house, adorned with antique pieces, gave off regal vibes. She later met both Shabana and Javed while they were walking in the large garden of their home.

Shabana revealed that she often goes for walks with Javed in the garden. When Farah asked how many years this had been going on, Shabana replied, “Ektalis saal ho gaye humari shaadi ko (we have been married for 41 years).” However, Farah’s next question left Javed shocked, prompting him to mock her with his trademark wit.

When Farah asked what “ektalis” meant, a surprised Javed responded, “41. Oh my God.” He then roasted Farah for not knowing how to count in Hindi and added, “Hum jo gareeb Indians hain, usse ektalis bolte hain (we poor Indians call it ektalis).”

During the vlog, Javed also took a playful dig at Dilip. When Dilip attempted a shayari in front of him, the lyricist quipped, “Ek-do aur sher padhe toh yeh building gir jaayegi (if you recite one or two more couplets, this building will fall down).”

About Farah Khan’s cooking vlogs

Farah started her cooking vlogs with her cook, Dilip, in 2024. In these vlogs, Farah visits the homes of various celebrities along with her cook to learn new recipes. The videos quickly became popular due to Farah and Dilip’s fun banter, turning Dilip into a social media star. The filmmaker has revealed that she is earning more from YouTube than she ever did from her filmmaking career. However, she has also promised to begin work on her next film with Shah Rukh Khan by the end of this year.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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