Farah Khan Reveals How She Helped Dilip Rise From Debt to Stability
The filmmaker opens up about clearing Dilip’s loans, securing his children’s future, and helping him build a home through brand support.
Bollywood director and fan loved Youtube creator Farah Khan has opened up in detail for the first time about the real struggles behind her cook Dilip’s success, revealing the emotional, financial, and personal responsibilities she took on to support him and his family. While Dilip is now known as a beloved vlogger whose simple, heartfelt videos resonate with millions, Farah explained that the journey behind the scenes was far more difficult than most people realize.
According to her, Dilip was managing his life reasonably well even before YouTube changed his destiny. But once his vlogs began gaining attention, new opportunities arrived—along with increased responsibilities. Farah said she willingly stepped in to ensure his family’s long-term stability, treating their growth as a shared mission rather than a temporary obligation.
One of her biggest priorities was securing a better future for his children. She enrolled them in an English-medium school and encouraged one of his sons to pursue a culinary diploma—steps she believed would empower them to build independent careers. “It wasn’t just about money,” Farah said. “It was about giving them access to a world that once felt far beyond their reach.”
However, the biggest challenge surfaced when Farah discovered that Dilip had been silently struggling with major financial debt. She admitted she wasn’t sure how the debt had accumulated, but it was significant enough to threaten his future. “He had a lot of debt, I don’t know from where,” she recalled. The past year, she said, was devoted entirely to clearing those liabilities.
Farah revealed she took full responsibility for settling his loans and firmly advised him to stop borrowing money on interest. “One year has gone by just paying off his debt and telling him he cannot take a loan on interest anymore because whatever I am giving him is going down a well,” she said, stressing that breaking the cycle was the only way forward.
With the debts finally cleared, Dilip’s life has taken a much more positive turn. He is currently building his own house—an emotional milestone for him and everyone who stood by him. Watching him work toward this dream, Farah said, has been deeply fulfilling.
Looking ahead, her efforts continue. Farah revealed she is now trying to involve multiple brands and sponsors to support the construction of his home. “I am trying to get many brands involved so that we give him the house for free,” she said. Her plan aims to ease his financial burden further and provide long-term security.
Farah’s candid account highlights her compassion, determination, and unwavering support for Dilip—reminding audiences that behind every success story are people who lift others up, help them rebuild, and inspire them to dream bigger than ever before.
This article is authored by Sakshi, an intern from St Joseph's Degree and PG College