Amyra Dastur says Farah Khan almost made her cry by saying the actor will ‘ruin her career’ with how she danced on Kung Fu Yoga set

Amyra Dastur has recalled an uncomfortable but humorous exchange with choreographer Farah Khan during the making of Kung Fu Yoga. Dastur said Khan’s comment about her dancing nearly made her cry, even though it was intended as a joke.

Farah Khan’s unexpected reaction

Dastur said she had heard that Khan could be strict on set and had expected the choreographer to object if something went wrong. Instead, Khan initially approached her by saying, “Congratulations!”

The actor said she took the remark as a sign that she had performed well. Khan then followed it with a sarcastic comparison, telling Dastur, “You are going to be my Titanic and ruin my career!”

A memorable moment from the set

Dastur said she was not familiar with Khan’s sense of humour at the time. Because she had only heard that Khan would yell at performers who made mistakes, the comment initially appeared serious to her.

Her recollection highlights the tension that can accompany dance performances on film sets, particularly when actors are working with an established choreographer. In Dastur’s account, the remark ultimately reflected Khan’s humour rather than a confirmed assessment of the actor’s career.

The exchange remains one of Dastur’s memorable stories from the Kung Fu Yoga set, offering a glimpse into the playful but intimidating dynamic she experienced while working with Khan.