Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Singer, Lyricist, Actor, Music director, Film director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Farhad Samji
15/04/2025
Farhad Samji was publicly criticized by fans of Akshay Kumar on social media regarding his involvement in the upcoming film 'Hera Pheri 3'. The fan page initiated a trend urging the removal of Samji from the project, citing concerns over his previous work quality and directing style in recent Bollywood comedies.
20/02/2025
Farhad Samji announced his collaboration with director Sajid Khan for a new comedy project, marking a reconciliation after their previous professional tensions. The duo, known for their past work on the 'Housefull' franchise, are set to begin production on the film in mid-2025, with Samji serving as both writer and director.
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Bio/Wiki
| Farhad Samji is an Indian screenwriter, director, and lyricist known for his contributions to Hindi cinema. He began his career in 2002 as a lyricist alongside his brother Sajid Samji, and the duo became known as Sajid-Farhad. He has written dialogues for numerous films and has directed major Bollywood comedies including the Housefull franchise and Bachchhan Paandey. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Farhad Samji is married to Zukhruf Farhad Samji. The couple has two children. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Zukhruf Farhad Samji | ||
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| Children | Two children | ||
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| Siblings | Sajid Samji (film director) |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/farhadsamji/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/FarhadSamjiOfficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Farhad Samji is a versatile Indian artist known for his work in writing, singing, acting, directing, and composing music. | |
| 2. He began his career in 2002 as a lyricist before transitioning to writing dialogues. | |
| 3. Some of the notable Hindi films he has penned dialogues for include Golmaal 3 (2010), Singham (2011), and Coolie No. 1 (2020). | |
| 4. Farhad Samji has directed popular Bollywood films like Housefull 3 (2016) and Bachchhan Paandey (2022). | |
| 5. In 2018, he took over as the director of 'Housefull 4' following #MeToo allegations against the previous director, Sajid Khan. | |
| 6. Apart from writing and directing, he has also showcased his talents as a playback singer and a music composer in various movies. | |
| 7. One incident in 2023 involved a Twitter trend titled 'Remove Farhad Samji from Hera Pheri,' initiated by a fan page of Akshay Kumar as a critique of his work. | |
| 8. He has advocated for remaking old films, stating the difficulty lies in enhancing a good storyline rather than creating a new one from scratch. | |
| 9. His recent work includes penning dialogues for the movie Cirkus (2023) starring Ranveer Singh. | |
| 10. Farhad Samji draws inspiration for his screenwriting from esteemed filmmaker Kader Khan. | |
| 11. In addition to feature films, he has directed the web series Booo: Sabki Phategi (2019) and music videos like Ek Chumma (2019) and The Bhoot Song (2019). | |
| 12. He has written and directed over 72 films throughout his 22-year career in Bollywood. |