How Mukta Rehana Ghai shaped Subhash Ghai’s life and career, says the filmmaker

Subhash Ghai marked his wife Mukta Rehana Ghai’s birthday on 16 August with a reflective Instagram post that traced the impact of her presence on his journey. He wrote that Mukta has stood beside him for sixty years, influencing every high and low of his personal narrative and directing his professional choices. Ghai highlighted her role in caring for his extended family, close friends and colleagues, crediting her “lovely and positive demeanor” for the goodwill he receives. The post displayed a candid family picture featuring Ghai, Mukta, and their daughters Megna and Muskaan. He reminded followers of their 1965 meeting at FTII, their 1970 marriage, and the homage paid through the name of his studio, Mukta Arts.