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Farah Khan Says She Endured Two Failed IVF Attempts During ‘Om Shanti Om’ Shoot

On Sania Mirza’s new podcast, she describes hormone-fueled mood swings during treatment at the height of her workload.

Overview

  • Speaking on the premiere of Serving It Up With Sania, Khan says two IVF cycles failed and that hormone treatments left her crying frequently.
  • She recounts that the failed attempts overlapped with directing Om Shanti Om, compounding the emotional strain of the process.
  • In extended remarks reported by Hindustan Times, she recalls severe vomiting, rashes and daily injections during her later triplet pregnancy, and notes a mid-shoot break that allowed her to focus on IVF.
  • Khan credits husband Shirish Kunder with steady support, saying he accompanied hospital visits and cared for her throughout treatment and pregnancy.
  • The couple, who first tried to conceive naturally, later welcomed triplets via an in vitro procedure in February 2008.