Indian jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali has firmly dismissed long-standing rumours that her sister, Sussanne Khan, received an INR4 billion alimony settlement following Sussanne's divorce from actor Hrithik Roshan in 2014. In a candid interview, Farah labelled the speculation as "completely false" and expressed her distress over the persistent gossip.
Farah Khan Ali Denies Alimony Claims
During the interview, Farah, daughter of veteran actor Sanjay Khan, addressed the highly publicised separation. "I feel sick to the bottom of my heart when I see people online saying that INR4 billion was paid and that Sussanne got richer," she said, emphasising that the rumour was never true. According to Farah, Sussanne and Roshan ended their marriage on amicable terms, realising they were simply incompatible. "I think that they both conducted it beautifully. It was amicable. She conducted herself in a sophisticated manner. She was not a gold digger and came from a good family. Hrithik is also a wonderful man," Farah stated.
Divorce Settlement Rumours Baseless
Dismissing the alimony claims once again, Farah said, "That is such a lie. My sister didn't take anything. I don't think such news should be concocted." Reflecting on the public reaction to the divorce, she noted, "A lot happened then. Everyone was shocked and wondering how this could happen. There was a lot of hue and cry and a lot of opinions about their personal life, but only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches."
Financial Independence and Family Values
Discussing the values instilled by their parents, Farah revealed that she and Sussanne were always encouraged to be financially independent. "My mom always told us that it is really important to be financially independent because if you have all your eggs in one basket, when you have a calamity, it will be difficult." She added that they "come from a family and mother who taught us that materialistic things are not important," emphasising that relationships are what truly matter.
Continued Close Ties with Roshan Family
Farah shared that Sussanne continues to share a warm relationship with her former in-laws, Pinkie and Rakesh Roshan. "They love her," she said, adding that despite the divorce, the families have remained close. She also revealed that she had urged Sussanne to publicly deny the false alimony rumours, but her sister refused to engage with the speculation. "I told her, 'Why don't you deny all this?' And she said, 'I don't care what people think of me. If I cared, I'd be a different person.'"
Sussanne's Dignified Silence
Farah noted that Sussanne's decision to remain silent reflected her dignity, as she chose not to fuel baseless gossip and instead focused on maintaining respectful relationships with everyone involved.
