Farah Khan praises Shalin Bhanot's journey; says ' You’ve come a long way, from living in a rented flat to owning a 5 BHK luxurious home'

Choreographer-turned-filmmaker, TV show host and now a successful vlogger, Farah Khan has been entertaining fans with her YouTube videos. The Main Hoon Na Director visited popular actor Shalin Bhanot's house for her latest cooking Vlog.

In a warm and candid episode of her podcast, Farah Khan took a nostalgic look at actor Shalin Bhanot’s journey. She spoke about his early days on Nach Baliye to becoming a familiar face across Indian television.Having known Shalin for years, Farah shared heartfelt memories from his early days in the spotlight. “You were always entertaining, even back then,” she smiled, referring to his full-of-life presence on stage.

But beyond the entertainment, she pointed out something deeper.“Today, you have achieved a lot,” she said, acknowledging his steady evolution as a performer and person. Shalin’s path hasn’t followed the usual route. From reality shows to fiction, from making headlines in Bigg Boss to showing a different side on Khatron Ke Khiladi, his career has been about pushing boundaries, taking chances, and showing up even when the odds were stacked against him.

Farah also touched upon how far he has come in his real-life. She said, Tu jab Nach Baliye mein tha toh kitne flats the.. nahi tha na.. tu rent par rehta tha. Waah kya baat Hai itna bada ghar 5 BHK ...Shalin so proud of you. (Dekho mehnat ki kamayi... (You’ve come a long way, from living in a rented flat to owning a 5 BHK luxurious home. That’s no small feat. You should be proud of yourself),” she added, highlighting the quiet, personal victories that often go unnoticed.The tone of the episode remained light and affectionate. Farah, known for her wit, couldn’t resist teasing him, “You always thought of yourself as the hero — and now you’ve truly become one!” A playful remark, but one that summed up his arc: the belief he held in himself, even before others did.As Shalin continues to reinvent himself with each role, Farah’s reflections felt like more than just compliments. They were a quiet celebration of resilience, of holding on when it was easier to let go, and of growing — not just in front of the camera, but beyond it.Today, as Shalin finds himself in the spotlight once again, Farah’s words feel like a full-circle moment. A reminder that behind every applause is a story of grit, growth, and an unwavering passion for the craft.